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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.02, 26.24 and 17.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.02, 26.24 and 17.86 is: 24.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.02 : 26.24 = 17.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.02/26.24 = 17.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.02x = 26.24 × 17.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.02x = 468.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.65/19.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.64

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