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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.77, 27.27 and 12.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.77, 27.27 and 12.85 is: 17.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.77 : 27.27 = 12.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.77/27.27 = 12.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.77x = 27.27 × 12.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.77x = 350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350.46/19.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.72

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