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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.29, 28.86 and 17.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.29, 28.86 and 17.85 is: 26.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.29 : 28.86 = 17.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.29/28.86 = 17.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.29x = 28.86 × 17.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.29x = 514.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.95/19.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.70

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