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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.92, 27.54 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.92, 27.54 and 17.87 is: 24.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.92 : 27.54 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.92/27.54 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.92x = 27.54 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.92x = 492.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.00/19.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.70

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