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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.57, 41.28 and 14.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.57, 41.28 and 14.02 is: 20.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.57 : 41.28 = 14.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.57/41.28 = 14.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.57x = 41.28 × 14.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.57x = 578.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.75/27.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.99

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