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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.75, 41.63 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.75, 41.63 and 12.55 is: 18.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.75 : 41.63 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.75/41.63 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.75x = 41.63 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.75x = 522.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.46/27.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.83

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