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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.20, 28.78 and 16.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.20, 28.78 and 16.96 is: 25.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.20 : 28.78 = 16.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.20/28.78 = 16.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.20x = 28.78 × 16.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.20x = 488.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.11/19.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.42

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