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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.05, 26.25 and 17.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.05, 26.25 and 17.19 is: 23.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.05 : 26.25 = 17.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.05/26.25 = 17.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.05x = 26.25 × 17.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.05x = 451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.24/19.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.69

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