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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.59, 27.08 and 19.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.59, 27.08 and 19.29 is: 26.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.59 : 27.08 = 19.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.59/27.08 = 19.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.59x = 27.08 × 19.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.59x = 522.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.41/19.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.66

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