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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.17, 28.69 and 13.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.17, 28.69 and 13.70 is: 20.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.17 : 28.69 = 13.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.17/28.69 = 13.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.17x = 28.69 × 13.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.17x = 393.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.01/19.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.51

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