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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.17, 28.63 and 17.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.17, 28.63 and 17.04 is: 25.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.17 : 28.63 = 17.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.17/28.63 = 17.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.17x = 28.63 × 17.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.17x = 487.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.86/19.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.45

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