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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.86, 27.39 and 12.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.86, 27.39 and 12.96 is: 17.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.86 : 27.39 = 12.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.86/27.39 = 12.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.86x = 27.39 × 12.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.86x = 355.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.02/19.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.88

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