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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.54, 26.97 and 13.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.54, 26.97 and 13.41 is: 18.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.54 : 26.97 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.54/26.97 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.54x = 26.97 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.54x = 361.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.67/19.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.51

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