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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.65, 41.39 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.65, 41.39 and 16.20 is: 24.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.65 : 41.39 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.65/41.39 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.65x = 41.39 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.65x = 670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670.44/27.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.25

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