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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.17, 40.68 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.17, 40.68 and 19.52 is: 29.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.17 : 40.68 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.17/40.68 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.17x = 40.68 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.17x = 793.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.87/27.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.22

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