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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.96, 27.54 and 13.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.96, 27.54 and 13.50 is: 18.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.96 : 27.54 = 13.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.96/27.54 = 13.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.96x = 27.54 × 13.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.96x = 371.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.79/19.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.63

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