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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.97, 27.56 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.97, 27.56 and 15.66 is: 21.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.97 : 27.56 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.97/27.56 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.97x = 27.56 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.97x = 431.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.51/19.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.61

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