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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.47, 41.22 and 19.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.47, 41.22 and 19.47 is: 29.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.47 : 41.22 = 19.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.47/41.22 = 19.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.47x = 41.22 × 19.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.47x = 802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802.55/27.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.22

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