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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.33, 40.88 and 20.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.33, 40.88 and 20.55 is: 30.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.33 : 40.88 = 20.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.33/40.88 = 20.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.33x = 40.88 × 20.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.33x = 840.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840.08/27.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.74

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