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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.64, 41.48 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.64, 41.48 and 19.64 is: 29.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.64 : 41.48 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.64/41.48 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.64x = 41.48 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.64x = 814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.67/27.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.47

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