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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.93, 41.80 and 27.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.93, 41.80 and 27.19 is: 40.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.93 : 41.80 = 27.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.93/41.80 = 27.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.93x = 41.80 × 27.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.93x = 1,136.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136.54/27.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.69

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