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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.15, 40.92 and 27.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.15, 40.92 and 27.15 is: 40.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.15 : 40.92 = 27.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.15/40.92 = 27.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.15x = 40.92 × 27.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.15x = 1,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110.98/27.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.92

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