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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.81, 29.57 and 17.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.81, 29.57 and 17.79 is: 26.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.81 : 29.57 = 17.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.81/29.57 = 17.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.81x = 29.57 × 17.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.81x = 526.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.05/19.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.55

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