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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.71, 41.54 and 14.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.71, 41.54 and 14.16 is: 21.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.71 : 41.54 = 14.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.71/41.54 = 14.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.71x = 41.54 × 14.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.71x = 588.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.14/27.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.23

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