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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.38, 28.91 and 17.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.38, 28.91 and 17.32 is: 25.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.38 : 28.91 = 17.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.38/28.91 = 17.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.38x = 28.91 × 17.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.38x = 500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.72/19.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.84

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