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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.10, 40.54 and 16.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.10, 40.54 and 16.27 is: 24.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.10 : 40.54 = 16.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.10/40.54 = 16.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.10x = 40.54 × 16.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.10x = 659.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659.34/27.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.33

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