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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.68, 29.58 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.68, 29.58 and 17.76 is: 26.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.68 : 29.58 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.68/29.58 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.68x = 29.58 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.68x = 525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.34/19.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.69

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