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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.74, 29.49 and 17.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.74, 29.49 and 17.43 is: 26.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.74 : 29.49 = 17.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.74/29.49 = 17.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.74x = 29.49 × 17.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.74x = 514.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.01/19.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.04

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