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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.97, 41.91 and 19.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.97, 41.91 and 19.39 is: 29.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.97 : 41.91 = 19.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.97/41.91 = 19.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.97x = 41.91 × 19.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.97x = 812.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812.63/27.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.05

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