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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.62, 27 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.62, 27 and 19.26 is: 26.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.62 : 27 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.62/27 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.62x = 27 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.62x = 520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520.02/19.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.50

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