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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.62, 38.13 and 19.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.62, 38.13 and 19.86 is: 27.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.62 : 38.13 = 19.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.62/38.13 = 19.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.62x = 38.13 × 19.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.62x = 757.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757.26/27.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.42

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