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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.48, 29.07 and 17.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.48, 29.07 and 17.56 is: 26.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.48 : 29.07 = 17.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.48/29.07 = 17.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.48x = 29.07 × 17.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.48x = 510.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.47/19.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.20

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