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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.19, 26.46 and 17.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.19, 26.46 and 17.98 is: 24.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.19 : 26.46 = 17.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.19/26.46 = 17.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.19x = 26.46 × 17.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.19x = 475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.68/19.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.78

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