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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.16, 40.68 and 20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.16, 40.68 and 20 is: 29.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.16 : 40.68 = 20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.16/40.68 = 20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.16x = 40.68 × 20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.16x = 813.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.60/27.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.96

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