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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.68, 29.48 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.68, 29.48 and 17.07 is: 25.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.68 : 29.48 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.68/29.48 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.68x = 29.48 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.68x = 503.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.14/19.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.57

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