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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.64, 29.45 and 17.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.64, 29.45 and 17.48 is: 26.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.64 : 29.45 = 17.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.64/29.45 = 17.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.64x = 29.45 × 17.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.64x = 514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.68/19.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.21

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