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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.70, 41.60 and 19.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.70, 41.60 and 19.20 is: 28.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.70 : 41.60 = 19.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.70/41.60 = 19.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.70x = 41.60 × 19.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.70x = 798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798.72/27.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.83

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