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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.19, 26.37 and 17.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.19, 26.37 and 17.85 is: 24.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.19 : 26.37 = 17.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.19/26.37 = 17.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.19x = 26.37 × 17.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.19x = 470.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470.70/19.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.53

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