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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.60, 41.28 and 20.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.60, 41.28 and 20.76 is: 31.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.60 : 41.28 = 20.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.60/41.28 = 20.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.60x = 41.28 × 20.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.60x = 856.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.97/27.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.05

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