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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.84, 27.34 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.84, 27.34 and 17.66 is: 24.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.84 : 27.34 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.84/27.34 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.84x = 27.34 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.84x = 482.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.69/19.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.33

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