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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.66, 27.10 and 13.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.66, 27.10 and 13.51 is: 18.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.66 : 27.10 = 13.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.66/27.10 = 13.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.66x = 27.10 × 13.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.66x = 366.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.12/19.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.62

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