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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.54, 27 and 14.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.54, 27 and 14.74 is: 20.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.54 : 27 = 14.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.54/27 = 14.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.54x = 27 × 14.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.54x = 397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.98/19.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.37

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