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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.16, 28.72 and 17.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.16, 28.72 and 17.16 is: 25.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.16 : 28.72 = 17.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.16/28.72 = 17.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.16x = 28.72 × 17.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.16x = 492.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.84/19.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.72

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