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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.98, 41.93 and 20.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.98, 41.93 and 20.37 is: 30.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.98 : 41.93 = 20.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.98/41.93 = 20.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.98x = 41.93 × 20.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.98x = 854.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854.11/27.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.53

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