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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.24, 29.02 and 17.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.24, 29.02 and 17.26 is: 26.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.24 : 29.02 = 17.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.24/29.02 = 17.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.24x = 29.02 × 17.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.24x = 500.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.89/19.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.03

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