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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.59, 27.01 and 17.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.59, 27.01 and 17.42 is: 24.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.59 : 27.01 = 17.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.59/27.01 = 17.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.59x = 27.01 × 17.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.59x = 470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470.34/19.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.01

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