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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.58, 41.55 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.58, 41.55 and 20.50 is: 30.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.58 : 41.55 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.58/41.55 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.58x = 41.55 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.58x = 851.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.67/27.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.88

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