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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.79, 41.61 and 19.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.79, 41.61 and 19.69 is: 29.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.79 : 41.61 = 19.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.79/41.61 = 19.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.79x = 41.61 × 19.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.79x = 819.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819.30/27.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.48

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