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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27, 37.22 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27, 37.22 and 19.19 is: 26.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27 : 37.22 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27/37.22 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27x = 37.22 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27x = 714.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.25/27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.45

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