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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.85, 41.81 and 19.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.85, 41.81 and 19.89 is: 29.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.85 : 41.81 = 19.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.85/41.81 = 19.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.85x = 41.81 × 19.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.85x = 831.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.60/27.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.86

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