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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.95, 29.78 and 17.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.95, 29.78 and 17.52 is: 26.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.95 : 29.78 = 17.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.95/29.78 = 17.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.95x = 29.78 × 17.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.95x = 521.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.75/19.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.15

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