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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.99, 27.40 and 19.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.99, 27.40 and 19.75 is: 27.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.99 : 27.40 = 19.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.99/27.40 = 19.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.99x = 27.40 × 19.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.99x = 541.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.15/19.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.07

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