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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.46, 29.06 and 17.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.46, 29.06 and 17.33 is: 25.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.46 : 29.06 = 17.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.46/29.06 = 17.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.46x = 29.06 × 17.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.46x = 503.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.38/19.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.87

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