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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.17, 40.74 and 19.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.17, 40.74 and 19.58 is: 29.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.17 : 40.74 = 19.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.17/40.74 = 19.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.17x = 40.74 × 19.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.17x = 797.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.41/27.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.35

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