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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.75, 27.26 and 13.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.75, 27.26 and 13.29 is: 18.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.75 : 27.26 = 13.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.75/27.26 = 13.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.75x = 27.26 × 13.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.75x = 362.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.29/19.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.34

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