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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.20, 28.66 and 17.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.20, 28.66 and 17.86 is: 26.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.20 : 28.66 = 17.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.20/28.66 = 17.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.20x = 28.66 × 17.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.20x = 511.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.87/19.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.66

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