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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.15, 40.72 and 10.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.15, 40.72 and 10.90 is: 16.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.15 : 40.72 = 10.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.15/40.72 = 10.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.15x = 40.72 × 10.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.15x = 443.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.59/27.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.34

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