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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.32, 28.98 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.32, 28.98 and 17.07 is: 25.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.32 : 28.98 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.32/28.98 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.32x = 28.98 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.32x = 494.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.69/19.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.61

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