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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.62, 38.09 and 19.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.62, 38.09 and 19.31 is: 26.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.62 : 38.09 = 19.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.62/38.09 = 19.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.62x = 38.09 × 19.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.62x = 735.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.23/27.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.62

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