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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.75, 41.57 and 19.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.75, 41.57 and 19.67 is: 29.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.75 : 41.57 = 19.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.75/41.57 = 19.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.75x = 41.57 × 19.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.75x = 817.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.69/27.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.47

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