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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.80, 38.35 and 19.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.80, 38.35 and 19.61 is: 27.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.80 : 38.35 = 19.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.80/38.35 = 19.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.80x = 38.35 × 19.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.80x = 752.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752.02/27.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.05

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