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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.36, 28.88 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.36, 28.88 and 17.66 is: 26.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.36 : 28.88 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.36/28.88 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.36x = 28.88 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.36x = 509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509.81/19.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.33

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