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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.70, 27.19 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.70, 27.19 and 11.52 is: 15.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.70 : 27.19 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.70/27.19 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.70x = 27.19 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.70x = 313.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.23/19.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.90

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