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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.88, 38.46 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.88, 38.46 and 19.26 is: 26.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.88 : 38.46 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.88/38.46 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.88x = 38.46 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.88x = 740.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.74/27.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.57

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