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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.19, 40.78 and 12.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.19, 40.78 and 12.76 is: 19.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.19 : 40.78 = 12.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.19/40.78 = 12.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.19x = 40.78 × 12.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.19x = 520.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520.23/27.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.14

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