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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.14, 28.65 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.14, 28.65 and 17.58 is: 26.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.14 : 28.65 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.14/28.65 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.14x = 28.65 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.14x = 503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.67/19.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.31

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