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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.85, 29.74 and 17.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.85, 29.74 and 17.70 is: 26.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.85 : 29.74 = 17.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.85/29.74 = 17.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.85x = 29.74 × 17.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.85x = 526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.40/19.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.52

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