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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.73, 27.23 and 12.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.73, 27.23 and 12.82 is: 17.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.73 : 27.23 = 12.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.73/27.23 = 12.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.73x = 27.23 × 12.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.73x = 349.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.05/19.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.70

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