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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.31, 28.89 and 17.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.31, 28.89 and 17.08 is: 25.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.31 : 28.89 = 17.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.31/28.89 = 17.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.31x = 28.89 × 17.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.31x = 493.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493.37/19.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.56

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