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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.16, 26.60 and 17.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.16, 26.60 and 17.68 is: 24.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.16 : 26.60 = 17.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.16/26.60 = 17.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.16x = 26.60 × 17.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.16x = 470.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470.29/19.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.55

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