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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.36, 41 and 12.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.36, 41 and 12.16 is: 18.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.36 : 41 = 12.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.36/41 = 12.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.36x = 41 × 12.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.36x = 498.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498.36/27.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.21

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