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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.14, 26.25 and 17.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.14, 26.25 and 17.70 is: 24.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.14 : 26.25 = 17.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.14/26.25 = 17.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.14x = 26.25 × 17.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.14x = 464.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464.63/19.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.28

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