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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.85, 27.51 and 19.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.85, 27.51 and 19.56 is: 27.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.85 : 27.51 = 19.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.85/27.51 = 19.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.85x = 27.51 × 19.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.85x = 538.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.10/19.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.11

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