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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.34, 37.73 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.34, 37.73 and 19.13 is: 26.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.34 : 37.73 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.34/37.73 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.34x = 37.73 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.34x = 721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.63/27.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.40

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