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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.83, 41.75 and 19.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.83, 41.75 and 19.71 is: 29.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.83 : 41.75 = 19.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.83/41.75 = 19.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.83x = 41.75 × 19.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.83x = 822.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822.79/27.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.57

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