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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.05, 28.62 and 17.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.05, 28.62 and 17.16 is: 25.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.05 : 28.62 = 17.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.05/28.62 = 17.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.05x = 28.62 × 17.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.05x = 491.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.12/19.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.78

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