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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.29, 40.95 and 12.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.29, 40.95 and 12.84 is: 19.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.29 : 40.95 = 12.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.29/40.95 = 12.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.29x = 40.95 × 12.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.29x = 525.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.80/27.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.27

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