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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.43, 26.70 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.43, 26.70 and 17.37 is: 23.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.43 : 26.70 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.43/26.70 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.43x = 26.70 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.43x = 463.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.78/19.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.87

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