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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.55, 26.91 and 17.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.55, 26.91 and 17.27 is: 23.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.55 : 26.91 = 17.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.55/26.91 = 17.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.55x = 26.91 × 17.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.55x = 464.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464.70/19.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.77

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