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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.14, 40.70 and 9.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.14, 40.70 and 9.09 is: 13.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.14 : 40.70 = 9.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.14/40.70 = 9.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.14x = 40.70 × 9.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.14x = 369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.92/27.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.63

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