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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.07, 37.32 and 20.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.07, 37.32 and 20.16 is: 27.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.07 : 37.32 = 20.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.07/37.32 = 20.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.07x = 37.32 × 20.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.07x = 752.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752.37/27.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.80

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