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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.92, 29.80 and 17.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.92, 29.80 and 17.36 is: 25.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.92 : 29.80 = 17.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.92/29.80 = 17.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.92x = 29.80 × 17.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.92x = 517.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.33/19.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.97

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