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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.05, 40.57 and 13.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.05, 40.57 and 13.51 is: 20.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.05 : 40.57 = 13.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.05/40.57 = 13.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.05x = 40.57 × 13.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.05x = 548.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.12/27.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.27

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