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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.13, 40.71 and 12.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.13, 40.71 and 12.70 is: 19.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.13 : 40.71 = 12.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.13/40.71 = 12.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.13x = 40.71 × 12.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.13x = 517.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.02/27.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.06

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