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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.94, 30.02 and 17.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.94, 30.02 and 17.01 is: 25.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.94 : 30.02 = 17.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.94/30.02 = 17.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.94x = 30.02 × 17.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.94x = 510.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.41/19.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.60

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