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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.19, 40.87 and 13.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.19, 40.87 and 13.67 is: 20.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.19 : 40.87 = 13.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.19/40.87 = 13.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.19x = 40.87 × 13.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.19x = 558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.81/27.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.55

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