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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.88, 29.66 and 17.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.88, 29.66 and 17.72 is: 26.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.88 : 29.66 = 17.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.88/29.66 = 17.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.88x = 29.66 × 17.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.88x = 525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.58/19.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.44

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