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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.68, 27.18 and 14.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.68, 27.18 and 14.88 is: 20.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.68 : 27.18 = 14.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.68/27.18 = 14.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.68x = 27.18 × 14.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.68x = 404.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.44/19.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.55

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