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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.08, 26.30 and 17.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.08, 26.30 and 17.34 is: 23.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.08 : 26.30 = 17.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.08/26.30 = 17.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.08x = 26.30 × 17.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.08x = 455.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455.96/19.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.90

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