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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.92, 27.42 and 17.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.92, 27.42 and 17.18 is: 23.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.92 : 27.42 = 17.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.92/27.42 = 17.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.92x = 27.42 × 17.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.92x = 470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470.94/19.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.64

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