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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.40, 27.50 and 19.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.40, 27.50 and 19.40 is: 27.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.40 : 27.50 = 19.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.40/27.50 = 19.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.40x = 27.50 × 19.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.40x = 533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.50/19.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.50

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