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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.02, 40.53 and 13.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.02, 40.53 and 13.48 is: 20.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.02 : 40.53 = 13.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.02/40.53 = 13.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.02x = 40.53 × 13.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.02x = 546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.14/27.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.22

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