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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.29, 40.84 and 20.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.29, 40.84 and 20.08 is: 30.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.29 : 40.84 = 20.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.29/40.84 = 20.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.29x = 40.84 × 20.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.29x = 820.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820.07/27.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.05

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