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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.02, 26.11 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.02, 26.11 and 17.22 is: 23.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.02 : 26.11 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.02/26.11 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.02x = 26.11 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.02x = 449.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.61/19.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.64

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