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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.62, 26.86 and 17.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.62, 26.86 and 17.79 is: 24.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.62 : 26.86 = 17.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.62/26.86 = 17.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.62x = 26.86 × 17.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.62x = 477.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.79/19.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.35

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