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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.20, 26.46 and 17.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.20, 26.46 and 17.14 is: 23.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.20 : 26.46 = 17.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.20/26.46 = 17.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.20x = 26.46 × 17.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.20x = 453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453.52/19.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.62

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