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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.54, 26.97 and 10.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.54, 26.97 and 10.91 is: 15.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.54 : 26.97 = 10.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.54/26.97 = 10.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.54x = 26.97 × 10.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.54x = 294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.31/19.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.06

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