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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.56, 29.38 and 17.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.56, 29.38 and 17.01 is: 25.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.56 : 29.38 = 17.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.56/29.38 = 17.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.56x = 29.38 × 17.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.56x = 499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.74/19.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.56

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