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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.31, 40.96 and 12.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.31, 40.96 and 12.09 is: 18.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.31 : 40.96 = 12.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.31/40.96 = 12.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.31x = 40.96 × 12.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.31x = 495.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.21/27.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.13

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