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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.64, 41.38 and 14.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.64, 41.38 and 14.07 is: 21.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.64 : 41.38 = 14.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.64/41.38 = 14.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.64x = 41.38 × 14.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.64x = 582.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.22/27.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.06

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