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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.54, 40.97 and 27.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.54, 40.97 and 27.06 is: 40.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.54 : 40.97 = 27.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.54/40.97 = 27.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.54x = 40.97 × 27.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.54x = 1,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108.65/27.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.26

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