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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.35, 29.01 and 9.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.35, 29.01 and 9.20 is: 13.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.35 : 29.01 = 9.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.35/29.01 = 9.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.35x = 29.01 × 9.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.35x = 266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.85/19.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.79

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