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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.83, 27.38 and 12.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.83, 27.38 and 12.93 is: 17.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.83 : 27.38 = 12.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.83/27.38 = 12.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.83x = 27.38 × 12.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.83x = 353.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.95/19.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.85

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