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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.57, 27.00 and 13.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.57, 27.00 and 13.73 is: 18.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.57 : 27.00 = 13.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.57/27.00 = 13.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.57x = 27.00 × 13.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.57x = 370.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.71/19.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.95

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