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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.07, 40.61 and 20.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.07, 40.61 and 20.29 is: 30.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.07 : 40.61 = 20.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.07/40.61 = 20.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.07x = 40.61 × 20.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.07x = 823.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823.98/27.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.44

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