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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.07, 40.63 and 20.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.07, 40.63 and 20.33 is: 30.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.07 : 40.63 = 20.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.07/40.63 = 20.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.07x = 40.63 × 20.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.07x = 826.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.01/27.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.51

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