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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.75, 29.51 and 17.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.75, 29.51 and 17.49 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.75 : 29.51 = 17.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.75/29.51 = 17.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.75x = 29.51 × 17.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.75x = 516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516.13/19.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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