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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.10, 28.67 and 17.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.10, 28.67 and 17.62 is: 26.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.10 : 28.67 = 17.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.10/28.67 = 17.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.10x = 28.67 × 17.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.10x = 505.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.08/19.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.44

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