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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.70, 27.18 and 17.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.70, 27.18 and 17.60 is: 24.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.70 : 27.18 = 17.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.70/27.18 = 17.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.70x = 27.18 × 17.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.70x = 478.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.37/19.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.28

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