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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.99, 41.98 and 19.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.99, 41.98 and 19.03 is: 28.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.99 : 41.98 = 19.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.99/41.98 = 19.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.99x = 41.98 × 19.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.99x = 798.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798.88/27.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.54

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