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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.36, 28.99 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.36, 28.99 and 17.07 is: 25.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.36 : 28.99 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.36/28.99 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.36x = 28.99 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.36x = 494.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.86/19.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.56

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