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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.62, 27.07 and 14.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.62, 27.07 and 14.15 is: 19.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.62 : 27.07 = 14.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.62/27.07 = 14.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.62x = 27.07 × 14.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.62x = 382.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.97/19.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.52

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