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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.36, 29.03 and 8.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.36, 29.03 and 8.53 is: 12.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.36 : 29.03 = 8.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.36/29.03 = 8.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.36x = 29.03 × 8.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.36x = 247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.48/19.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.78

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