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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.21, 40.81 and 10.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.21, 40.81 and 10.10 is: 15.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.21 : 40.81 = 10.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.21/40.81 = 10.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.21x = 40.81 × 10.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.21x = 411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411.95/27.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.14

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