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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.28, 40.87 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.28, 40.87 and 19.64 is: 29.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.28 : 40.87 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.28/40.87 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.28x = 40.87 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.28x = 802.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802.69/27.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.42

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