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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.69, 41.59 and 20.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.69, 41.59 and 20.84 is: 31.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.69 : 41.59 = 20.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.69/41.59 = 20.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.69x = 41.59 × 20.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.69x = 866.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.53/27.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.29

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