Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.20, 37.53 and 19.91
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27.20, 37.53 and 19.91 is: 27.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27.20 : 37.53 = 19.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27.20/37.53 = 19.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27.20x = 37.53 × 19.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27.20x = 747.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 747.03/27.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27.47
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