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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.97, 41.94 and 20.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.97, 41.94 and 20.74 is: 31.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.97 : 41.94 = 20.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.97/41.94 = 20.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.97x = 41.94 × 20.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.97x = 869.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.84/27.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.10

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