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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.31, 26.48 and 17.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.31, 26.48 and 17.94 is: 24.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.31 : 26.48 = 17.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.31/26.48 = 17.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.31x = 26.48 × 17.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.31x = 474.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.96/19.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.59

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