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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.11, 37.40 and 20.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.11, 37.40 and 20.97 is: 28.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.11 : 37.40 = 20.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.11/37.40 = 20.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.11x = 37.40 × 20.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.11x = 784.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784.17/27.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.92

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