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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.12, 40.70 and 12.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.12, 40.70 and 12.88 is: 19.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.12 : 40.70 = 12.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.12/40.70 = 12.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.12x = 40.70 × 12.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.12x = 524.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.22/27.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.33

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