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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.56, 27.01 and 12.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.56, 27.01 and 12.19 is: 16.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.56 : 27.01 = 12.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.56/27.01 = 12.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.56x = 27.01 × 12.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.56x = 329.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.19/19.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.83

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