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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.38, 29.02 and 13.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.38, 29.02 and 13.95 is: 20.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.38 : 29.02 = 13.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.38/29.02 = 13.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.38x = 29.02 × 13.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.38x = 404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.83/19.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.89

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