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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.82, 41.66 and 19.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.82, 41.66 and 19.82 is: 29.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.82 : 41.66 = 19.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.82/41.66 = 19.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.82x = 41.66 × 19.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.82x = 825.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825.70/27.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.68

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