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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.06, 26.32 and 17.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.06, 26.32 and 17.24 is: 23.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.06 : 26.32 = 17.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.06/26.32 = 17.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.06x = 26.32 × 17.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.06x = 453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453.76/19.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.81

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