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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.70, 27.16 and 13.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.70, 27.16 and 13.54 is: 18.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.70 : 27.16 = 13.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.70/27.16 = 13.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.70x = 27.16 × 13.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.70x = 367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.75/19.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.67

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