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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.12, 26.35 and 17.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.12, 26.35 and 17.95 is: 24.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.12 : 26.35 = 17.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.12/26.35 = 17.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.12x = 26.35 × 17.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.12x = 472.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472.98/19.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.74

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