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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.06, 40.55 and 12.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.06, 40.55 and 12.60 is: 18.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.06 : 40.55 = 12.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.06/40.55 = 12.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.06x = 40.55 × 12.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.06x = 510.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.93/27.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.88

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