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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.38, 29.09 and 17.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.38, 29.09 and 17.20 is: 25.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.38 : 29.09 = 17.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.38/29.09 = 17.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.38x = 29.09 × 17.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.38x = 500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.35/19.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.82

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