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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.14, 26.42 and 17.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.14, 26.42 and 17.19 is: 23.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.14 : 26.42 = 17.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.14/26.42 = 17.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.14x = 26.42 × 17.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.14x = 454.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454.07/19.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.72

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