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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.11, 40.68 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.11, 40.68 and 18.09 is: 27.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.11 : 40.68 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.11/40.68 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.11x = 40.68 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.11x = 735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.90/27.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.15

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