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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.09, 40.61 and 20.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.09, 40.61 and 20.75 is: 31.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.09 : 40.61 = 20.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.09/40.61 = 20.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.09x = 40.61 × 20.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.09x = 842.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.51/27.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.10

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