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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.56, 27 and 13.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.56, 27 and 13.08 is: 18.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.56 : 27 = 13.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.56/27 = 13.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.56x = 27 × 13.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.56x = 353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.16/19.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.06

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