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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.52, 26.90 and 17.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.52, 26.90 and 17.97 is: 24.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.52 : 26.90 = 17.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.52/26.90 = 17.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.52x = 26.90 × 17.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.52x = 483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.39/19.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.76

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