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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.14, 37.42 and 19.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.14, 37.42 and 19.85 is: 27.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.14 : 37.42 = 19.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.14/37.42 = 19.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.14x = 37.42 × 19.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.14x = 742.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.79/27.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.37

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