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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.89, 27.48 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.89, 27.48 and 17.46 is: 24.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.89 : 27.48 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.89/27.48 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.89x = 27.48 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.89x = 479.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479.80/19.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.12

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