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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.76, 27.29 and 14.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.76, 27.29 and 14.59 is: 20.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.76 : 27.29 = 14.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.76/27.29 = 14.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.76x = 27.29 × 14.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.76x = 397.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.95/19.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.14

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