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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.92, 27.45 and 13.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.92, 27.45 and 13.77 is: 18.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.92 : 27.45 = 13.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.92/27.45 = 13.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.92x = 27.45 × 13.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.92x = 377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.99/19.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.98

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