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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.64, 27.08 and 15.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.64, 27.08 and 15.02 is: 20.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.64 : 27.08 = 15.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.64/27.08 = 15.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.64x = 27.08 × 15.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.64x = 406.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.74/19.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.71

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