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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.88, 27.43 and 12.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.88, 27.43 and 12.60 is: 17.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.88 : 27.43 = 12.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.88/27.43 = 12.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.88x = 27.43 × 12.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.88x = 345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.62/19.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.39

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