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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.51, 29.17 and 17.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.51, 29.17 and 17.01 is: 25.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.51 : 29.17 = 17.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.51/29.17 = 17.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.51x = 29.17 × 17.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.51x = 496.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496.18/19.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.44

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