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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.15, 40.73 and 14.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.15, 40.73 and 14.30 is: 21.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.15 : 40.73 = 14.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.15/40.73 = 14.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.15x = 40.73 × 14.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.15x = 582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.16/27.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.44

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