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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.82, 41.57 and 20.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.82, 41.57 and 20.92 is: 31.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.82 : 41.57 = 20.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.82/41.57 = 20.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.82x = 41.57 × 20.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.82x = 869.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.64/27.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.26

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