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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.72, 27.23 and 14.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.72, 27.23 and 14.53 is: 20.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.72 : 27.23 = 14.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.72/27.23 = 14.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.72x = 27.23 × 14.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.72x = 395.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395.51/19.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.06

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