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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.77, 27.26 and 15.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.77, 27.26 and 15.17 is: 20.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.77 : 27.26 = 15.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.77/27.26 = 15.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.77x = 27.26 × 15.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.77x = 413.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.32/19.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.91

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