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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.28, 26.46 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.28, 26.46 and 17.84 is: 24.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.28 : 26.46 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.28/26.46 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.28x = 26.46 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.28x = 472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472.05/19.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.48

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