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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.85, 29.93 and 17.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.85, 29.93 and 17.89 is: 26.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.85 : 29.93 = 17.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.85/29.93 = 17.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.85x = 29.93 × 17.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.85x = 535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.46/19.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.98

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