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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.38, 29.07 and 10.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.38, 29.07 and 10.34 is: 15.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.38 : 29.07 = 10.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.38/29.07 = 10.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.38x = 29.07 × 10.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.38x = 300.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.44/19.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.50

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