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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.18, 40.79 and 10.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.18, 40.79 and 10.07 is: 15.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.18 : 40.79 = 10.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.18/40.79 = 10.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.18x = 40.79 × 10.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.18x = 410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410.82/27.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.11

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