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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.69, 27.22 and 17.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.69, 27.22 and 17.49 is: 24.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.69 : 27.22 = 17.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.69/27.22 = 17.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.69x = 27.22 × 17.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.69x = 476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.08/19.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.18

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