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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.84, 27.40 and 17.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.84, 27.40 and 17.92 is: 24.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.84 : 27.40 = 17.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.84/27.40 = 17.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.84x = 27.40 × 17.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.84x = 491.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.01/19.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.75

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