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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.80, 27.14 and 19.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.80, 27.14 and 19.48 is: 26.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.80 : 27.14 = 19.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.80/27.14 = 19.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.80x = 27.14 × 19.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.80x = 528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528.64/19.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.71

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