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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.83, 27.36 and 17.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.83, 27.36 and 17.81 is: 24.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.83 : 27.36 = 17.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.83/27.36 = 17.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.83x = 27.36 × 17.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.83x = 487.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.14/19.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.57

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