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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.68, 27.14 and 15.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.68, 27.14 and 15.59 is: 21.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.68 : 27.14 = 15.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.68/27.14 = 15.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.68x = 27.14 × 15.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.68x = 422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.90/19.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.49

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