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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.03, 37.34 and 19.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.03, 37.34 and 19.78 is: 27.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.03 : 37.34 = 19.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.03/37.34 = 19.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.03x = 37.34 × 19.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.03x = 738.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.59/27.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.32

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