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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.39, 28.91 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.39, 28.91 and 17.87 is: 26.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.39 : 28.91 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.39/28.91 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.39x = 28.91 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.39x = 516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516.62/19.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.64

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