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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.27, 26.56 and 17.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.27, 26.56 and 17.55 is: 24.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.27 : 26.56 = 17.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.27/26.56 = 17.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.27x = 26.56 × 17.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.27x = 466.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466.15/19.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.19

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