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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.52, 29.14 and 17.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.52, 29.14 and 17.81 is: 26.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.52 : 29.14 = 17.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.52/29.14 = 17.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.52x = 29.14 × 17.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.52x = 518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.98/19.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.59

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