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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.37, 37.80 and 19.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.37, 37.80 and 19.20 is: 26.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.37 : 37.80 = 19.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.37/37.80 = 19.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.37x = 37.80 × 19.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.37x = 725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.76/27.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.52

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