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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.28, 26.55 and 17.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.28, 26.55 and 17.06 is: 23.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.28 : 26.55 = 17.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.28/26.55 = 17.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.28x = 26.55 × 17.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.28x = 452.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.81/19.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.48

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