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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.89, 38.48 and 19.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.89, 38.48 and 19.02 is: 26.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.89 : 38.48 = 19.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.89/38.48 = 19.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.89x = 38.48 × 19.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.89x = 731.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.79/27.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.24

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