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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.64, 41.46 and 13.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.64, 41.46 and 13.36 is: 20.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.64 : 41.46 = 13.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.64/41.46 = 13.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.64x = 41.46 × 13.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.64x = 553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.91/27.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.04

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