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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.88, 41.81 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.88, 41.81 and 13.98 is: 20.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.88 : 41.81 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.88/41.81 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.88x = 41.81 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.88x = 584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584.50/27.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.96

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