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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.05, 40.60 and 11.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.05, 40.60 and 11.84 is: 17.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.05 : 40.60 = 11.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.05/40.60 = 11.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.05x = 40.60 × 11.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.05x = 480.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.70/27.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.77

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