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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.70, 41.50 and 14.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.70, 41.50 and 14.18 is: 21.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.70 : 41.50 = 14.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.70/41.50 = 14.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.70x = 41.50 × 14.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.70x = 588.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.47/27.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.24

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