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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.63, 27.14 and 15.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.63, 27.14 and 15.02 is: 20.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.63 : 27.14 = 15.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.63/27.14 = 15.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.63x = 27.14 × 15.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.63x = 407.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.57/19.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.76

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