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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.38, 41.07 and 8.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.38, 41.07 and 8.38 is: 12.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.38 : 41.07 = 8.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.38/41.07 = 8.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.38x = 41.07 × 8.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.38x = 344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.17/27.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.57

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