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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.70, 61.02 and 27.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.70, 61.02 and 27.15 is: 40.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.70 : 61.02 = 27.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.70/61.02 = 27.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.70x = 61.02 × 27.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.70x = 1,656.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656.39/40.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.70

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