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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.07, 26.25 and 17.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.07, 26.25 and 17.01 is: 23.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.07 : 26.25 = 17.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.07/26.25 = 17.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.07x = 26.25 × 17.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.07x = 446.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446.51/19.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.42

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