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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.09, 40.65 and 16.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.09, 40.65 and 16.23 is: 24.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.09 : 40.65 = 16.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.09/40.65 = 16.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.09x = 40.65 × 16.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.09x = 659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659.75/27.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.35

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