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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.47, 41.21 and 12.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.47, 41.21 and 12.05 is: 18.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.47 : 41.21 = 12.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.47/41.21 = 12.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.47x = 41.21 × 12.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.47x = 496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496.58/27.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.08

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