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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.75, 29.65 and 17.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.75, 29.65 and 17.23 is: 25.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.75 : 29.65 = 17.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.75/29.65 = 17.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.75x = 29.65 × 17.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.75x = 510.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.68/19.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.86

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