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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.96, 27.70 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.96, 27.70 and 19.08 is: 26.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.96 : 27.70 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.96/27.70 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.96x = 27.70 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.96x = 528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528.52/19.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.48

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