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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.26, 40.87 and 13.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.26, 40.87 and 13.02 is: 19.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.26 : 40.87 = 13.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.26/40.87 = 13.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.26x = 40.87 × 13.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.26x = 532.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532.13/27.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.52

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