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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.44, 28.98 and 17.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.44, 28.98 and 17.40 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.44 : 28.98 = 17.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.44/28.98 = 17.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.44x = 28.98 × 17.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.44x = 504.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.25/19.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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