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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.58, 27.01 and 14.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.58, 27.01 and 14.12 is: 19.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.58 : 27.01 = 14.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.58/27.01 = 14.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.58x = 27.01 × 14.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.58x = 381.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.37/19.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.48

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