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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.36, 29.02 and 17.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.36, 29.02 and 17.55 is: 26.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.36 : 29.02 = 17.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.36/29.02 = 17.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.36x = 29.02 × 17.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.36x = 509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509.26/19.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.31

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