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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.41, 26.76 and 17.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.41, 26.76 and 17.75 is: 24.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.41 : 26.76 = 17.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.41/26.76 = 17.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.41x = 26.76 × 17.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.41x = 475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.12/19.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.48

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