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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.01, 40.51 and 13.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.01, 40.51 and 13.29 is: 19.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.01 : 40.51 = 13.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.01/40.51 = 13.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.01x = 40.51 × 13.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.01x = 538.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.29/27.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.93

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