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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.27, 40.84 and 20.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.27, 40.84 and 20.03 is: 29.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.27 : 40.84 = 20.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.27/40.84 = 20.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.27x = 40.84 × 20.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.27x = 817.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.87/27.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.99

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