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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.08, 40.65 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.08, 40.65 and 13.57 is: 20.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.08 : 40.65 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.08/40.65 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.08x = 40.65 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.08x = 551.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.47/27.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.37

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