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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.18, 40.76 and 8.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.18, 40.76 and 8.90 is: 13.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.18 : 40.76 = 8.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.18/40.76 = 8.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.18x = 40.76 × 8.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.18x = 362.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.58/27.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.34

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