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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.81, 29.65 and 17.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.81, 29.65 and 17.98 is: 26.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.81 : 29.65 = 17.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.81/29.65 = 17.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.81x = 29.65 × 17.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.81x = 532.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532.96/19.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.90

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