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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.86, 27.39 and 13.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.86, 27.39 and 13.74 is: 18.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.86 : 27.39 = 13.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.86/27.39 = 13.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.86x = 27.39 × 13.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.86x = 376.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.34/19.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.95

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