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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.68, 41.20 and 27.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.68, 41.20 and 27.52 is: 40.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.68 : 41.20 = 27.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.68/41.20 = 27.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.68x = 41.20 × 27.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.68x = 1,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133.82/27.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.96

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