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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.61, 41.51 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.61, 41.51 and 14.11 is: 21.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.61 : 41.51 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.61/41.51 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.61x = 41.51 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.61x = 585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.64/27.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.21

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