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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.67, 27.12 and 17.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.67, 27.12 and 17.83 is: 24.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.67 : 27.12 = 17.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.67/27.12 = 17.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.67x = 27.12 × 17.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.67x = 483.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.55/19.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.58

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