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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.55, 26.97 and 10.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.55, 26.97 and 10.80 is: 14.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.55 : 26.97 = 10.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.55/26.97 = 10.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.55x = 26.97 × 10.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.55x = 291.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.40/19.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.91

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