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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.52, 29.26 and 16.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.52, 29.26 and 16.86 is: 25.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.52 : 29.26 = 16.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.52/29.26 = 16.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.52x = 29.26 × 16.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.52x = 493.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493.32/19.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.27

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