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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.76, 27.27 and 12.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.76, 27.27 and 12.38 is: 17.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.76 : 27.27 = 12.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.76/27.27 = 12.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.76x = 27.27 × 12.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.76x = 337.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.60/19.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.09

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