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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.68, 27.18 and 12.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.68, 27.18 and 12.40 is: 17.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.68 : 27.18 = 12.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.68/27.18 = 12.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.68x = 27.18 × 12.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.68x = 337.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.03/19.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.13

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