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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.45, 41.19 and 10.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.45, 41.19 and 10.34 is: 15.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.45 : 41.19 = 10.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.45/41.19 = 10.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.45x = 41.19 × 10.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.45x = 425.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425.78/27.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.51

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