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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.91, 41.82 and 19.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.91, 41.82 and 19.33 is: 28.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.91 : 41.82 = 19.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.91/41.82 = 19.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.91x = 41.82 × 19.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.91x = 808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.38/27.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.96

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