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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.58, 41.38 and 10.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.58, 41.38 and 10.47 is: 15.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.58 : 41.38 = 10.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.58/41.38 = 10.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.58x = 41.38 × 10.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.58x = 433.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433.25/27.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.71

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