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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.45, 26.67 and 17.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.45, 26.67 and 17.93 is: 24.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.45 : 26.67 = 17.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.45/26.67 = 17.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.45x = 26.67 × 17.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.45x = 478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.06/19.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.58

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