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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.63, 41.42 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.63, 41.42 and 14.11 is: 21.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.63 : 41.42 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.63/41.42 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.63x = 41.42 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.63x = 584.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584.37/27.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.15

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