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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.08, 28.57 and 17.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.08, 28.57 and 17.40 is: 26.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.08 : 28.57 = 17.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.08/28.57 = 17.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.08x = 28.57 × 17.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.08x = 497.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497.12/19.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.05

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