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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.83, 38.39 and 19.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.83, 38.39 and 19.62 is: 27.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.83 : 38.39 = 19.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.83/38.39 = 19.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.83x = 38.39 × 19.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.83x = 753.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753.11/27.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.07

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