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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.63, 41.46 and 20.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.63, 41.46 and 20.42 is: 30.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.63 : 41.46 = 20.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.63/41.46 = 20.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.63x = 41.46 × 20.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.63x = 846.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.41/27.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.63

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