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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.09, 26.38 and 17.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.09, 26.38 and 17.57 is: 24.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.09 : 26.38 = 17.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.09/26.38 = 17.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.09x = 26.38 × 17.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.09x = 463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.34/19.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.28

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