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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.29, 26.55 and 17.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.29, 26.55 and 17.38 is: 23.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.29 : 26.55 = 17.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.29/26.55 = 17.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.29x = 26.55 × 17.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.29x = 461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.44/19.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.92

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