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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.27, 26.61 and 12.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.27, 26.61 and 12.72 is: 17.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.27 : 26.61 = 12.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.27/26.61 = 12.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.27x = 26.61 × 12.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.27x = 338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.48/19.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.57

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