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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.57, 41.39 and 20.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.57, 41.39 and 20.83 is: 31.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.57 : 41.39 = 20.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.57/41.39 = 20.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.57x = 41.39 × 20.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.57x = 862.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862.15/27.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.27

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