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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.14, 40.63 and 19.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.14, 40.63 and 19.54 is: 29.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.14 : 40.63 = 19.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.14/40.63 = 19.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.14x = 40.63 × 19.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.14x = 793.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.89/27.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.26

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