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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.31, 40.94 and 12.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.31, 40.94 and 12.07 is: 18.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.31 : 40.94 = 12.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.31/40.94 = 12.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.31x = 40.94 × 12.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.31x = 494.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.30/27.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.10

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