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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.65, 29.58 and 17.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.65, 29.58 and 17.79 is: 26.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.65 : 29.58 = 17.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.65/29.58 = 17.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.65x = 29.58 × 17.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.65x = 526.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.29/19.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.78

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