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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.19, 37.53 and 20.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.19, 37.53 and 20.73 is: 28.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.19 : 37.53 = 20.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.19/37.53 = 20.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.19x = 37.53 × 20.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.19x = 778.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778.00/27.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.61

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