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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.53, 26.87 and 17.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.53, 26.87 and 17.60 is: 24.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.53 : 26.87 = 17.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.53/26.87 = 17.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.53x = 26.87 × 17.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.53x = 472.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472.69/19.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.20

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