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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.34, 26.69 and 17.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.34, 26.69 and 17.82 is: 24.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.34 : 26.69 = 17.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.34/26.69 = 17.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.34x = 26.69 × 17.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.34x = 475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.53/19.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.59

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