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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.14, 28.58 and 17.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.14, 28.58 and 17.11 is: 25.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.14 : 28.58 = 17.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.14/28.58 = 17.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.14x = 28.58 × 17.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.14x = 489.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.00/19.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.55

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