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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.35, 29.16 and 17.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.35, 29.16 and 17.54 is: 26.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.35 : 29.16 = 17.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.35/29.16 = 17.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.35x = 29.16 × 17.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.35x = 511.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.47/19.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.44

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