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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.84, 29.62 and 17.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.84, 29.62 and 17.54 is: 26.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.84 : 29.62 = 17.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.84/29.62 = 17.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.84x = 29.62 × 17.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.84x = 519.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.30/19.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.18

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