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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.34, 26.55 and 17.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.34, 26.55 and 17.51 is: 24.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.34 : 26.55 = 17.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.34/26.55 = 17.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.34x = 26.55 × 17.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.34x = 464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464.76/19.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.04

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