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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.31, 29.08 and 17.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.31, 29.08 and 17.18 is: 25.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.31 : 29.08 = 17.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.31/29.08 = 17.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.31x = 29.08 × 17.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.31x = 499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.62/19.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.87

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