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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.82, 38.38 and 19.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.82, 38.38 and 19.20 is: 26.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.82 : 38.38 = 19.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.82/38.38 = 19.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.82x = 38.38 × 19.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.82x = 736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736.90/27.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.49

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