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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.92, 27.46 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.92, 27.46 and 15.60 is: 21.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.92 : 27.46 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.92/27.46 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.92x = 27.46 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.92x = 428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.38/19.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.50

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