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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.11, 26.40 and 17.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.11, 26.40 and 17.19 is: 23.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.11 : 26.40 = 17.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.11/26.40 = 17.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.11x = 26.40 × 17.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.11x = 453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453.82/19.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.75

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