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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.64, 27.10 and 13.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.64, 27.10 and 13.17 is: 18.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.64 : 27.10 = 13.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.64/27.10 = 13.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.64x = 27.10 × 13.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.64x = 356.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.91/19.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.17

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