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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.93, 29.93 and 17.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.93, 29.93 and 17.41 is: 26.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.93 : 29.93 = 17.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.93/29.93 = 17.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.93x = 29.93 × 17.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.93x = 521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.08/19.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.15

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