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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.26, 26.61 and 17.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.26, 26.61 and 17.43 is: 24.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.26 : 26.61 = 17.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.26/26.61 = 17.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.26x = 26.61 × 17.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.26x = 463.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.81/19.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.08

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