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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.92, 27.50 and 15.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.92, 27.50 and 15.06 is: 20.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.92 : 27.50 = 15.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.92/27.50 = 15.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.92x = 27.50 × 15.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.92x = 414.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.15/19.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.79

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