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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.73, 38.26 and 19.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.73, 38.26 and 19.54 is: 26.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.73 : 38.26 = 19.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.73/38.26 = 19.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.73x = 38.26 × 19.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.73x = 747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.60/27.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.96

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