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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.08, 40.58 and 13.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.08, 40.58 and 13.55 is: 20.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.08 : 40.58 = 13.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.08/40.58 = 13.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.08x = 40.58 × 13.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.08x = 549.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.89/27.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.31

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