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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.81, 27.31 and 12.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.81, 27.31 and 12.91 is: 17.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.81 : 27.31 = 12.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.81/27.31 = 12.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.81x = 27.31 × 12.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.81x = 352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.57/19.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.80

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