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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.67, 41.52 and 14.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.67, 41.52 and 14.17 is: 21.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.67 : 41.52 = 14.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.67/41.52 = 14.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.67x = 41.52 × 14.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.67x = 588.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.34/27.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.26

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