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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.12, 40.72 and 20.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.12, 40.72 and 20.44 is: 30.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.12 : 40.72 = 20.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.12/40.72 = 20.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.12x = 40.72 × 20.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.12x = 832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.32/27.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.69

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