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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.15, 26.28 and 17.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.15, 26.28 and 17.06 is: 23.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.15 : 26.28 = 17.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.15/26.28 = 17.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.15x = 26.28 × 17.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.15x = 448.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.34/19.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.41

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