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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.76, 41.63 and 12.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.76, 41.63 and 12.53 is: 18.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.76 : 41.63 = 12.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.76/41.63 = 12.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.76x = 41.63 × 12.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.76x = 521.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.62/27.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.79

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