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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.38, 37.83 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.38, 37.83 and 19.64 is: 27.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.38 : 37.83 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.38/37.83 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.38x = 37.83 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.38x = 742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.98/27.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.14

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