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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.60, 27.09 and 17.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.60, 27.09 and 17.54 is: 24.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.60 : 27.09 = 17.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.60/27.09 = 17.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.60x = 27.09 × 17.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.60x = 475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.23/19.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.25

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