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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.54, 27.01 and 13.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.54, 27.01 and 13.43 is: 18.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.54 : 27.01 = 13.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.54/27.01 = 13.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.54x = 27.01 × 13.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.54x = 362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.74/19.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.56

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