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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.92, 27.30 and 19.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.92, 27.30 and 19.61 is: 26.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.92 : 27.30 = 19.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.92/27.30 = 19.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.92x = 27.30 × 19.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.92x = 535.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.35/19.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.88

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