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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.07, 26.29 and 17.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.07, 26.29 and 17.77 is: 24.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.07 : 26.29 = 17.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.07/26.29 = 17.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.07x = 26.29 × 17.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.07x = 467.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467.17/19.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.50

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