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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.33, 40.93 and 19.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.33, 40.93 and 19.30 is: 28.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.33 : 40.93 = 19.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.33/40.93 = 19.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.33x = 40.93 × 19.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.33x = 789.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.95/27.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.90

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