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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.09, 28.73 and 17.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.09, 28.73 and 17.92 is: 26.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.09 : 28.73 = 17.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.09/28.73 = 17.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.09x = 28.73 × 17.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.09x = 514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.70/19.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.97

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