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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.98, 38.60 and 19.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.98, 38.60 and 19.11 is: 26.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.98 : 38.60 = 19.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.98/38.60 = 19.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.98x = 38.60 × 19.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.98x = 737.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.65/27.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.36

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