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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.24, 40.85 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.24, 40.85 and 19.14 is: 28.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.24 : 40.85 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.24/40.85 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.24x = 40.85 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.24x = 781.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.80/27.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.70

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