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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.72, 27.04 and 19.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.72, 27.04 and 19.68 is: 26.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.72 : 27.04 = 19.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.72/27.04 = 19.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.72x = 27.04 × 19.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.72x = 532.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532.15/19.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.99

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