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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.97, 27.49 and 17.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.97, 27.49 and 17.23 is: 23.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.97 : 27.49 = 17.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.97/27.49 = 17.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.97x = 27.49 × 17.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.97x = 473.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.65/19.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.72

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