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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.85, 27.23 and 17.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.85, 27.23 and 17.86 is: 24.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.85 : 27.23 = 17.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.85/27.23 = 17.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.85x = 27.23 × 17.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.85x = 486.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.30/19.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.50

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