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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.47, 37.87 and 19.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.47, 37.87 and 19.68 is: 27.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.47 : 37.87 = 19.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.47/37.87 = 19.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.47x = 37.87 × 19.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.47x = 745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745.18/27.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.13

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