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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.81, 41.73 and 13.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.81, 41.73 and 13.56 is: 20.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.81 : 41.73 = 13.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.81/41.73 = 13.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.81x = 41.73 × 13.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.81x = 565.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.86/27.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.35

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