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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.99, 27.57 and 13.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.99, 27.57 and 13.85 is: 19.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.99 : 27.57 = 13.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.99/27.57 = 13.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.99x = 27.57 × 13.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.99x = 381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.86/19.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.10

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