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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.56, 41.39 and 14.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.56, 41.39 and 14.04 is: 21.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.56 : 41.39 = 14.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.56/41.39 = 14.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.56x = 41.39 × 14.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.56x = 581.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.05/27.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.09

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