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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.07, 37.32 and 19.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.07, 37.32 and 19.29 is: 26.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.07 : 37.32 = 19.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.07/37.32 = 19.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.07x = 37.32 × 19.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.07x = 719.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.90/27.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.59

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