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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.28, 40.88 and 13.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.28, 40.88 and 13.04 is: 19.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.28 : 40.88 = 13.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.28/40.88 = 13.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.28x = 40.88 × 13.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.28x = 533.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.08/27.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.54

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