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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.72, 27.22 and 13.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.72, 27.22 and 13.25 is: 18.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.72 : 27.22 = 13.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.72/27.22 = 13.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.72x = 27.22 × 13.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.72x = 360.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360.67/19.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.29

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