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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.53, 26.97 and 17.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.53, 26.97 and 17.59 is: 24.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.53 : 26.97 = 17.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.53/26.97 = 17.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.53x = 26.97 × 17.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.53x = 474.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.40/19.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.29

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