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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.73, 27.03 and 19.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.73, 27.03 and 19.41 is: 26.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.73 : 27.03 = 19.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.73/27.03 = 19.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.73x = 27.03 × 19.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.73x = 524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.65/19.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.60

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