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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.68, 27.16 and 13.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.68, 27.16 and 13.53 is: 18.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.68 : 27.16 = 13.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.68/27.16 = 13.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.68x = 27.16 × 13.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.68x = 367.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.51/19.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.67

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