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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.47, 29.24 and 17.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.47, 29.24 and 17.35 is: 26.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.47 : 29.24 = 17.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.47/29.24 = 17.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.47x = 29.24 × 17.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.47x = 507.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507.31/19.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.06

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