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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.26, 28.74 and 17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.26, 28.74 and 17 is: 25.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.26 : 28.74 = 17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.26/28.74 = 17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.26x = 28.74 × 17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.26x = 488.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.58/19.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.37

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