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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.11, 40.69 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.11, 40.69 and 14.27 is: 21.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.11 : 40.69 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.11/40.69 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.11x = 40.69 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.11x = 580.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.71/27.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.42

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