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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.55, 37.97 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.55, 37.97 and 19.34 is: 26.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.55 : 37.97 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.55/37.97 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.55x = 37.97 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.55x = 734.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.15/27.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.65

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