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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.76, 27.25 and 13.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.76, 27.25 and 13.62 is: 18.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.76 : 27.25 = 13.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.76/27.25 = 13.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.76x = 27.25 × 13.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.76x = 371.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.14/19.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.78

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