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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.99, 29.90 and 17.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.99, 29.90 and 17.02 is: 25.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.99 : 29.90 = 17.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.99/29.90 = 17.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.99x = 29.90 × 17.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.99x = 508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.81/19.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.45

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