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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.23, 40.73 and 19.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.23, 40.73 and 19.53 is: 29.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.23 : 40.73 = 19.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.23/40.73 = 19.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.23x = 40.73 × 19.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.23x = 795.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.36/27.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.21

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