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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.76, 29.57 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.76, 29.57 and 17.46 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.76 : 29.57 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.76/29.57 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.76x = 29.57 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.76x = 516.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516.32/19.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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