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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.88, 27.45 and 15.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.88, 27.45 and 15.81 is: 21.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.88 : 27.45 = 15.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.88/27.45 = 15.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.88x = 27.45 × 15.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.88x = 433.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433.77/19.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.82

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