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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.98, 27.54 and 12.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.98, 27.54 and 12.70 is: 17.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.98 : 27.54 = 12.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.98/27.54 = 12.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.98x = 27.54 × 12.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.98x = 349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.69/19.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.50

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