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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.00, 26.23 and 17.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.00, 26.23 and 17.47 is: 24.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.00 : 26.23 = 17.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.00/26.23 = 17.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.00x = 26.23 × 17.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.00x = 458.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.13/19.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.12

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