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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.14, 28.58 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.14, 28.58 and 17.87 is: 26.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.14 : 28.58 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.14/28.58 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.14x = 28.58 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.14x = 510.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.49/19.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.67

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