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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.81, 27.34 and 12.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.81, 27.34 and 12.04 is: 16.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.81 : 27.34 = 12.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.81/27.34 = 12.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.81x = 27.34 × 12.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.81x = 329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.14/19.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.62

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