Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27, 40.50 and 10.97
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27, 40.50 and 10.97 is: 16.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27 : 40.50 = 10.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27/40.50 = 10.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27x = 40.50 × 10.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27x = 444.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444.23/27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16.45
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