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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.21, 37.56 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.21, 37.56 and 19.44 is: 26.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.21 : 37.56 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.21/37.56 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.21x = 37.56 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.21x = 730.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.17/27.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.83

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