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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.82, 27.36 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.82, 27.36 and 12.55 is: 17.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.82 : 27.36 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.82/27.36 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.82x = 27.36 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.82x = 343.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.37/19.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.32

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