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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.84, 41.76 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.84, 41.76 and 19.26 is: 28.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.84 : 41.76 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.84/41.76 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.84x = 41.76 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.84x = 804.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804.30/27.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.89

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