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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.56, 29.18 and 17.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.56, 29.18 and 17.85 is: 26.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.56 : 29.18 = 17.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.56/29.18 = 17.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.56x = 29.18 × 17.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.56x = 520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520.77/19.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.62

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