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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.82, 29.88 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.82, 29.88 and 17.22 is: 25.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.82 : 29.88 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.82/29.88 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.82x = 29.88 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.82x = 514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.53/19.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.96

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