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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.90, 27.47 and 15.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.90, 27.47 and 15.05 is: 20.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.90 : 27.47 = 15.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.90/27.47 = 15.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.90x = 27.47 × 15.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.90x = 413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.53/19.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.78

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