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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.38, 41.08 and 8.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.38, 41.08 and 8.12 is: 12.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.38 : 41.08 = 8.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.38/41.08 = 8.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.38x = 41.08 × 8.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.38x = 333.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.68/27.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.19

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