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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.77, 27.28 and 12.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.77, 27.28 and 12.50 is: 17.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.77 : 27.28 = 12.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.77/27.28 = 12.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.77x = 27.28 × 12.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.77x = 340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.80/19.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.24

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