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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.82, 27.32 and 12.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.82, 27.32 and 12.91 is: 17.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.82 : 27.32 = 12.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.82/27.32 = 12.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.82x = 27.32 × 12.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.82x = 352.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.67/19.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.80

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