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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.27, 51.31 and 27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.27, 51.31 and 27 is: 40.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.27 : 51.31 = 27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.27/51.31 = 27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.27x = 51.31 × 27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.27x = 1,385.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385.37/34.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.43

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