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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.04, 28.40 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.04, 28.40 and 16.74 is: 24.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.04 : 28.40 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.04/28.40 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.04x = 28.40 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.04x = 475.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.33/19.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.97

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