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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.71, 27.27 and 16.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.71, 27.27 and 16.07 is: 22.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.71 : 27.27 = 16.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.71/27.27 = 16.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.71x = 27.27 × 16.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.71x = 438.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.09/19.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.23

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