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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.67, 27.15 and 12.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.67, 27.15 and 12.40 is: 17.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.67 : 27.15 = 12.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.67/27.15 = 12.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.67x = 27.15 × 12.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.67x = 336.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.59/19.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.12

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