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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.13, 26.42 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.13, 26.42 and 17.84 is: 24.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.13 : 26.42 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.13/26.42 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.13x = 26.42 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.13x = 471.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471.31/19.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.64

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