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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.06, 37.28 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.06, 37.28 and 19.04 is: 26.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.06 : 37.28 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.06/37.28 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.06x = 37.28 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.06x = 709.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709.81/27.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.23

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