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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.61, 27.08 and 14.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.61, 27.08 and 14.19 is: 19.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.61 : 27.08 = 14.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.61/27.08 = 14.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.61x = 27.08 × 14.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.61x = 384.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.27/19.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.60

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