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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.98, 27.72 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.98, 27.72 and 19.08 is: 26.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.98 : 27.72 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.98/27.72 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.98x = 27.72 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.98x = 528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528.90/19.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.47

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