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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.79, 41.63 and 13.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.79, 41.63 and 13.34 is: 19.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.79 : 41.63 = 13.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.79/41.63 = 13.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.79x = 41.63 × 13.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.79x = 555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.38/27.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.99

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