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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.01, 40.49 and 20.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.01, 40.49 and 20.23 is: 30.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.01 : 40.49 = 20.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.01/40.49 = 20.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.01x = 40.49 × 20.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.01x = 818.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.99/27.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.32

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