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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.81, 29.67 and 17.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.81, 29.67 and 17.11 is: 25.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.81 : 29.67 = 17.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.81/29.67 = 17.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.81x = 29.67 × 17.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.81x = 507.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507.65/19.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.63

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