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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.98, 41.93 and 11.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.98, 41.93 and 11.71 is: 17.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.98 : 41.93 = 11.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.98/41.93 = 11.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.98x = 41.93 × 11.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.98x = 491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.10/27.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.55

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