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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.66, 27.08 and 15.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.66, 27.08 and 15.58 is: 21.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.66 : 27.08 = 15.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.66/27.08 = 15.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.66x = 27.08 × 15.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.66x = 421.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.91/19.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.46

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