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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.30, 41.03 and 19.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.30, 41.03 and 19.67 is: 29.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.30 : 41.03 = 19.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.30/41.03 = 19.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.30x = 41.03 × 19.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.30x = 807.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807.17/27.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.56

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