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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.84, 41.75 and 14.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.84, 41.75 and 14.32 is: 21.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.84 : 41.75 = 14.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.84/41.75 = 14.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.84x = 41.75 × 14.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.84x = 597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597.68/27.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.47

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