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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.07, 28.62 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.07, 28.62 and 17.96 is: 26.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.07 : 28.62 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.07/28.62 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.07x = 28.62 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.07x = 514.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.02/19.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.95

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