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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.05, 40.44 and 20.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.05, 40.44 and 20.21 is: 30.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.05 : 40.44 = 20.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.05/40.44 = 20.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.05x = 40.44 × 20.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.05x = 817.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.19/27.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.21

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