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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.05, 26.33 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.05, 26.33 and 17.58 is: 24.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.05 : 26.33 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.05/26.33 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.05x = 26.33 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.05x = 462.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.79/19.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.29

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