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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.33, 40.93 and 20.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.33, 40.93 and 20.59 is: 30.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.33 : 40.93 = 20.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.33/40.93 = 20.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.33x = 40.93 × 20.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.33x = 842.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.75/27.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.84

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