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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.57, 41.33 and 13.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.57, 41.33 and 13.12 is: 19.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.57 : 41.33 = 13.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.57/41.33 = 13.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.57x = 41.33 × 13.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.57x = 542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.04/27.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.66

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