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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.03, 28.55 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.03, 28.55 and 17.37 is: 26.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.03 : 28.55 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.03/28.55 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.03x = 28.55 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.03x = 495.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.91/19.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.06

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