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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.80, 29.58 and 17.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.80, 29.58 and 17.39 is: 25.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.80 : 29.58 = 17.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.80/29.58 = 17.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.80x = 29.58 × 17.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.80x = 514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.40/19.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.98

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