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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.06, 28.45 and 17.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.06, 28.45 and 17.03 is: 25.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.06 : 28.45 = 17.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.06/28.45 = 17.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.06x = 28.45 × 17.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.06x = 484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.50/19.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.42

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