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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.97, 41.97 and 11.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.97, 41.97 and 11.95 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.97 : 41.97 = 11.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.97/41.97 = 11.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.97x = 41.97 × 11.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.97x = 501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.54/27.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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