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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.12, 40.65 and 11.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.12, 40.65 and 11.88 is: 17.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.12 : 40.65 = 11.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.12/40.65 = 11.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.12x = 40.65 × 11.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.12x = 482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.92/27.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.81

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