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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.60, 27.08 and 17.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.60, 27.08 and 17.68 is: 24.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.60 : 27.08 = 17.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.60/27.08 = 17.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.60x = 27.08 × 17.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.60x = 478.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.77/19.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.43

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