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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.69, 27.15 and 12.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.69, 27.15 and 12.77 is: 17.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.69 : 27.15 = 12.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.69/27.15 = 12.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.69x = 27.15 × 12.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.69x = 346.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.81/19.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.62

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