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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.58, 29.34 and 17.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.58, 29.34 and 17.06 is: 25.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.58 : 29.34 = 17.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.58/29.34 = 17.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.58x = 29.34 × 17.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.58x = 500.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.39/19.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.56

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