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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.08, 26.33 and 17.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.08, 26.33 and 17.63 is: 24.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.08 : 26.33 = 17.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.08/26.33 = 17.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.08x = 26.33 × 17.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.08x = 463.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.98/19.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.32

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