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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.62, 27.08 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.62, 27.08 and 15.01 is: 20.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.62 : 27.08 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.62/27.08 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.62x = 27.08 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.62x = 406.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.47/19.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.72

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