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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.68, 41.51 and 12.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.68, 41.51 and 12.47 is: 18.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.68 : 41.51 = 12.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.68/41.51 = 12.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.68x = 41.51 × 12.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.68x = 517.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.63/27.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.70

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