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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.88, 27.31 and 19.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.88, 27.31 and 19.40 is: 26.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.88 : 27.31 = 19.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.88/27.31 = 19.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.88x = 27.31 × 19.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.88x = 529.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.81/19.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.65

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