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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.77, 27.29 and 14.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.77, 27.29 and 14.85 is: 20.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.77 : 27.29 = 14.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.77/27.29 = 14.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.77x = 27.29 × 14.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.77x = 405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.18/19.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.49

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