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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.62, 27.05 and 13.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.62, 27.05 and 13.49 is: 18.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.62 : 27.05 = 13.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.62/27.05 = 13.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.62x = 27.05 × 13.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.62x = 364.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364.70/19.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.59

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