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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.94, 27.44 and 19.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.94, 27.44 and 19.82 is: 27.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.94 : 27.44 = 19.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.94/27.44 = 19.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.94x = 27.44 × 19.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.94x = 543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.62/19.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.27

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