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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.99, 27.53 and 17.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.99, 27.53 and 17.26 is: 23.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.99 : 27.53 = 17.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.99/27.53 = 17.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.99x = 27.53 × 17.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.99x = 474.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.94/19.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.77

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