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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.35, 29.00 and 17.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.35, 29.00 and 17.26 is: 25.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.35 : 29.00 = 17.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.35/29.00 = 17.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.35x = 29.00 × 17.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.35x = 500.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.45/19.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.86

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