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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.16, 26.42 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.16, 26.42 and 17.31 is: 23.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.16 : 26.42 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.16/26.42 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.16x = 26.42 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.16x = 457.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.24/19.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.87

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