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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.06, 26.33 and 17.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.06, 26.33 and 17.57 is: 24.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.06 : 26.33 = 17.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.06/26.33 = 17.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.06x = 26.33 × 17.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.06x = 462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.60/19.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.27

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