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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.69, 27.15 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.69, 27.15 and 14.50 is: 19.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.69 : 27.15 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.69/27.15 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.69x = 27.15 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.69x = 393.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.68/19.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.99

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