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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.73, 41.62 and 12.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.73, 41.62 and 12.53 is: 18.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.73 : 41.62 = 12.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.73/41.62 = 12.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.73x = 41.62 × 12.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.73x = 521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.50/27.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.81

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