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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.54, 26.98 and 12.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.54, 26.98 and 12.27 is: 16.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.54 : 26.98 = 12.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.54/26.98 = 12.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.54x = 26.98 × 12.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.54x = 331.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.04/19.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.94

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