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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.89, 27.57 and 19.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.89, 27.57 and 19.53 is: 27.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.89 : 27.57 = 19.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.89/27.57 = 19.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.89x = 27.57 × 19.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.89x = 538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.44/19.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.07

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