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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.20, 27.08 and 19.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.20, 27.08 and 19.20 is: 27.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.20 : 27.08 = 19.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.20/27.08 = 19.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.20x = 27.08 × 19.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.20x = 519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.94/19.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.08

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