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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.59, 27 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.59, 27 and 17.30 is: 23.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.59 : 27 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.59/27 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.59x = 27 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.59x = 466.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466.97/19.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.84

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