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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.88, 29.93 and 17.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.88, 29.93 and 17.75 is: 26.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.88 : 29.93 = 17.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.88/29.93 = 17.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.88x = 29.93 × 17.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.88x = 531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.24/19.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.72

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