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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.35, 40.98 and 19.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.35, 40.98 and 19.76 is: 29.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.35 : 40.98 = 19.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.35/40.98 = 19.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.35x = 40.98 × 19.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.35x = 809.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.94/27.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.62

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