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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.95, 41.91 and 14.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.95, 41.91 and 14.42 is: 21.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.95 : 41.91 = 14.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.95/41.91 = 14.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.95x = 41.91 × 14.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.95x = 604.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604.34/27.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.62

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