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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.92, 27.38 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.92, 27.38 and 15.60 is: 21.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.92 : 27.38 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.92/27.38 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.92x = 27.38 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.92x = 427.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.05/19.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.44

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