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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.92, 41.90 and 19.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.92, 41.90 and 19.38 is: 29.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.92 : 41.90 = 19.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.92/41.90 = 19.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.92x = 41.90 × 19.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.92x = 812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812.02/27.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.08

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