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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.32, 26.60 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.32, 26.60 and 17.87 is: 24.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.32 : 26.60 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.32/26.60 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.32x = 26.60 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.32x = 475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.12/19.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.59

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