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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.33, 40.96 and 19.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.33, 40.96 and 19.73 is: 29.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.33 : 40.96 = 19.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.33/40.96 = 19.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.33x = 40.96 × 19.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.33x = 807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807.89/27.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.56

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