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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.45, 37.91 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.45, 37.91 and 19.19 is: 26.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.45 : 37.91 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.45/37.91 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.45x = 37.91 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.45x = 727.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.21/27.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.49

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