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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.09, 40.65 and 11.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.09, 40.65 and 11.07 is: 16.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.09 : 40.65 = 11.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.09/40.65 = 11.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.09x = 40.65 × 11.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.09x = 450.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450.00/27.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.61

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