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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.29, 37.67 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.29, 37.67 and 19.10 is: 26.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.29 : 37.67 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.29/37.67 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.29x = 37.67 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.29x = 719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.36/27.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.36

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