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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.89, 38.50 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.89, 38.50 and 19.16 is: 26.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.89 : 38.50 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.89/38.50 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.89x = 38.50 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.89x = 737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.66/27.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.45

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