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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.75, 41.52 and 20.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.75, 41.52 and 20.97 is: 31.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.75 : 41.52 = 20.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.75/41.52 = 20.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.75x = 41.52 × 20.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.75x = 870.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870.67/27.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.38

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