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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.87, 41.83 and 19.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.87, 41.83 and 19.62 is: 29.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.87 : 41.83 = 19.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.87/41.83 = 19.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.87x = 41.83 × 19.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.87x = 820.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820.70/27.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.45

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