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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.39, 28.94 and 17.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.39, 28.94 and 17.98 is: 26.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.39 : 28.94 = 17.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.39/28.94 = 17.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.39x = 28.94 × 17.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.39x = 520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520.20/19.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.84

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