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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.25, 28.80 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.25, 28.80 and 17.31 is: 25.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.25 : 28.80 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.25/28.80 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.25x = 28.80 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.25x = 498.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498.53/19.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.90

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