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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.47, 26.84 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.47, 26.84 and 17.84 is: 24.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.47 : 26.84 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.47/26.84 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.47x = 26.84 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.47x = 478.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.83/19.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.59

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