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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.75, 41.64 and 13.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.75, 41.64 and 13.50 is: 20.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.75 : 41.64 = 13.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.75/41.64 = 13.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.75x = 41.64 × 13.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.75x = 562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.14/27.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.26

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