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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.90, 27.47 and 13.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.90, 27.47 and 13.46 is: 18.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.90 : 27.47 = 13.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.90/27.47 = 13.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.90x = 27.47 × 13.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.90x = 369.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.68/19.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.58

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