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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.40, 41.10 and 19.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.40, 41.10 and 19.36 is: 29.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.40 : 41.10 = 19.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.40/41.10 = 19.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.40x = 41.10 × 19.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.40x = 795.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.70/27.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.04

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