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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.54, 38.02 and 19.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.54, 38.02 and 19.39 is: 26.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.54 : 38.02 = 19.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.54/38.02 = 19.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.54x = 38.02 × 19.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.54x = 737.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.17/27.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.77

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