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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.65, 41.47 and 14.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.65, 41.47 and 14.12 is: 21.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.65 : 41.47 = 14.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.65/41.47 = 14.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.65x = 41.47 × 14.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.65x = 585.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.44/27.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.18

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