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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.71, 27.27 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.71, 27.27 and 14.31 is: 19.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.71 : 27.27 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.71/27.27 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.71x = 27.27 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.71x = 390.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.23/19.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.80

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