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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.91, 41.87 and 20.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.91, 41.87 and 20.32 is: 30.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.91 : 41.87 = 20.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.91/41.87 = 20.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.91x = 41.87 × 20.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.91x = 850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.49/27.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.48

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