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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.83, 41.68 and 20.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.83, 41.68 and 20.57 is: 30.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.83 : 41.68 = 20.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.83/41.68 = 20.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.83x = 41.68 × 20.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.83x = 857.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857.41/27.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.81

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