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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.07, 40.58 and 20.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.07, 40.58 and 20.31 is: 30.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.07 : 40.58 = 20.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.07/40.58 = 20.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.07x = 40.58 × 20.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.07x = 824.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.18/27.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.45

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