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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.63, 27.07 and 12.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.63, 27.07 and 12.35 is: 17.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.63 : 27.07 = 12.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.63/27.07 = 12.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.63x = 27.07 × 12.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.63x = 334.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.31/19.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.03

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