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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.38, 26.80 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.38, 26.80 and 17.76 is: 24.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.38 : 26.80 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.38/26.80 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.38x = 26.80 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.38x = 475.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.97/19.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.56

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