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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.78, 27.13 and 17.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.78, 27.13 and 17.93 is: 24.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.78 : 27.13 = 17.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.78/27.13 = 17.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.78x = 27.13 × 17.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.78x = 486.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.44/19.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.59

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