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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.48, 26.91 and 17.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.48, 26.91 and 17.68 is: 24.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.48 : 26.91 = 17.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.48/26.91 = 17.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.48x = 26.91 × 17.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.48x = 475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.77/19.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.42

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