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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.40, 29.07 and 17.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.40, 29.07 and 17.60 is: 26.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.40 : 29.07 = 17.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.40/29.07 = 17.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.40x = 29.07 × 17.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.40x = 511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.49/19.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.37

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