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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.34, 29.02 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.34, 29.02 and 17.58 is: 26.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.34 : 29.02 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.34/29.02 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.34x = 29.02 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.34x = 510.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.17/19.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.38

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