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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.12, 40.66 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.12, 40.66 and 14.27 is: 21.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.12 : 40.66 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.12/40.66 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.12x = 40.66 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.12x = 580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.15/27.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.39

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