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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.07, 64.53 and 27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.07, 64.53 and 27 is: 40.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.07 : 64.53 = 27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.07/64.53 = 27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.07x = 64.53 × 27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.07x = 1,742.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742.31/43.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.46

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