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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.55, 27.12 and 17.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.55, 27.12 and 17.93 is: 24.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.55 : 27.12 = 17.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.55/27.12 = 17.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.55x = 27.12 × 17.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.55x = 486.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.26/19.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.87

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