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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27, 37.23 and 19.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27, 37.23 and 19.59 is: 27.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27 : 37.23 = 19.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27/37.23 = 19.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27x = 37.23 × 19.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27x = 729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.34/27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.01

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