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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.04, 40.62 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.04, 40.62 and 16.36 is: 24.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.04 : 40.62 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.04/40.62 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.04x = 40.62 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.04x = 664.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.54/27.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.58

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