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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.57, 27 and 13.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.57, 27 and 13.75 is: 18.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.57 : 27 = 13.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.57/27 = 13.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.57x = 27 × 13.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.57x = 371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.25/19.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.97

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