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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.52, 37.95 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.52, 37.95 and 19.22 is: 26.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.52 : 37.95 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.52/37.95 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.52x = 37.95 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.52x = 729.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.40/27.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.50

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