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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.11, 40.83 and 19.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.11, 40.83 and 19.94 is: 30.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.11 : 40.83 = 19.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.11/40.83 = 19.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.11x = 40.83 × 19.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.11x = 814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.15/27.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.03

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