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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.06, 37.36 and 19.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.06, 37.36 and 19.28 is: 26.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.06 : 37.36 = 19.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.06/37.36 = 19.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.06x = 37.36 × 19.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.06x = 720.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720.30/27.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.62

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