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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.54, 29.16 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.54, 29.16 and 17.37 is: 25.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.54 : 29.16 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.54/29.16 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.54x = 29.16 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.54x = 506.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506.51/19.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.92

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