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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.91, 27.48 and 14.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.91, 27.48 and 14.45 is: 19.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.91 : 27.48 = 14.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.91/27.48 = 14.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.91x = 27.48 × 14.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.91x = 396.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.95/19.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.94

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