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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.43, 37.84 and 19.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.43, 37.84 and 19.67 is: 27.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.43 : 37.84 = 19.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.43/37.84 = 19.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.43x = 37.84 × 19.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.43x = 744.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.31/27.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.13

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