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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.11, 28.49 and 17.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.11, 28.49 and 17.97 is: 26.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.11 : 28.49 = 17.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.11/28.49 = 17.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.11x = 28.49 × 17.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.11x = 511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.88/19.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.79

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