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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.97, 29.91 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.97, 29.91 and 17.87 is: 26.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.97 : 29.91 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.97/29.91 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.97x = 29.91 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.97x = 534.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.41/19.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.77

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