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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.08, 40.66 and 20.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.08, 40.66 and 20.98 is: 31.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.08 : 40.66 = 20.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.08/40.66 = 20.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.08x = 40.66 × 20.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.08x = 853.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853.05/27.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.50

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