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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.19, 40.78 and 12.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.19, 40.78 and 12.94 is: 19.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.19 : 40.78 = 12.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.19/40.78 = 12.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.19x = 40.78 × 12.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.19x = 527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527.69/27.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.41

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