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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.63, 41.46 and 13.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.63, 41.46 and 13.93 is: 20.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.63 : 41.46 = 13.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.63/41.46 = 13.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.63x = 41.46 × 13.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.63x = 577.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577.43/27.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.90

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