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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.76, 27.24 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.76, 27.24 and 13.28 is: 18.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.76 : 27.24 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.76/27.24 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.76x = 27.24 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.76x = 361.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.75/19.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.31

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