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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.60, 41.38 and 14.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.60, 41.38 and 14.75 is: 22.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.60 : 41.38 = 14.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.60/41.38 = 14.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.60x = 41.38 × 14.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.60x = 610.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610.27/27.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.11

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