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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.75, 27.27 and 15.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.75, 27.27 and 15.43 is: 21.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.75 : 27.27 = 15.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.75/27.27 = 15.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.75x = 27.27 × 15.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.75x = 420.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.78/19.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.31

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