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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.52, 26.98 and 17.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.52, 26.98 and 17.12 is: 23.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.52 : 26.98 = 17.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.52/26.98 = 17.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.52x = 26.98 × 17.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.52x = 461.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.90/19.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.66

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