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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.18, 40.74 and 13.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.18, 40.74 and 13.65 is: 20.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.18 : 40.74 = 13.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.18/40.74 = 13.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.18x = 40.74 × 13.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.18x = 555.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.90/27.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.46

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