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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.59, 60.86 and 27.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.59, 60.86 and 27.02 is: 40.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.59 : 60.86 = 27.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.59/60.86 = 27.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.59x = 60.86 × 27.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.59x = 1,644.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644.44/40.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.51

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