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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.76, 27.23 and 14.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.76, 27.23 and 14.57 is: 20.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.76 : 27.23 = 14.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.76/27.23 = 14.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.76x = 27.23 × 14.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.76x = 396.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.53/19.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.07

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