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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.99, 27.58 and 16.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.99, 27.58 and 16.27 is: 22.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.99 : 27.58 = 16.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.99/27.58 = 16.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.99x = 27.58 × 16.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.99x = 448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.59/19.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.45

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