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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.76, 29.68 and 17.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.76, 29.68 and 17.52 is: 26.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.76 : 29.68 = 17.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.76/29.68 = 17.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.76x = 29.68 × 17.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.76x = 519.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.99/19.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.32

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