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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.96, 27.48 and 17.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.96, 27.48 and 17.80 is: 24.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.96 : 27.48 = 17.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.96/27.48 = 17.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.96x = 27.48 × 17.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.96x = 489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.14/19.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.51

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