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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.84, 56.34 and 27.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.84, 56.34 and 27.01 is: 37.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.84 : 56.34 = 27.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.84/56.34 = 27.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.84x = 56.34 × 27.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.84x = 1,521.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521.46/40.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.26

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