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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.97, 29.81 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.97, 29.81 and 17.07 is: 25.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.97 : 29.81 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.97/29.81 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.97x = 29.81 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.97x = 508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.90/19.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.48

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