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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.03, 40.54 and 9.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.03, 40.54 and 9.91 is: 14.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.03 : 40.54 = 9.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.03/40.54 = 9.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.03x = 40.54 × 9.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.03x = 401.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.76/27.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.86

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