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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.68, 27.16 and 10.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.68, 27.16 and 10.94 is: 15.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.68 : 27.16 = 10.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.68/27.16 = 10.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.68x = 27.16 × 10.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.68x = 297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.06/19.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.09

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