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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.68, 41.57 and 20.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.68, 41.57 and 20.12 is: 30.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.68 : 41.57 = 20.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.68/41.57 = 20.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.68x = 41.57 × 20.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.68x = 836.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.18/27.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.21

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