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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.96, 41.94 and 20.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.96, 41.94 and 20.40 is: 30.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.96 : 41.94 = 20.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.96/41.94 = 20.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.96x = 41.94 × 20.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.96x = 855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855.58/27.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.60

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