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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.24, 40.88 and 13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.24, 40.88 and 13 is: 19.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.24 : 40.88 = 13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.24/40.88 = 13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.24x = 40.88 × 13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.24x = 531.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.44/27.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.51

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