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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.63, 38.17 and 19.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.63, 38.17 and 19.90 is: 27.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.63 : 38.17 = 19.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.63/38.17 = 19.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.63x = 38.17 × 19.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.63x = 759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759.66/27.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.49

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