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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.56, 27.01 and 16.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.56, 27.01 and 16.99 is: 23.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.56 : 27.01 = 16.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.56/27.01 = 16.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.56x = 27.01 × 16.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.56x = 458.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.90/19.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.46

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