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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.56, 27.03 and 16.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.56, 27.03 and 16.97 is: 23.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.56 : 27.03 = 16.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.56/27.03 = 16.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.56x = 27.03 × 16.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.56x = 458.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.77/19.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.45

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