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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.38, 29.09 and 7.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.38, 29.09 and 7.37 is: 11.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.38 : 29.09 = 7.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.38/29.09 = 7.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.38x = 29.09 × 7.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.38x = 214.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.21/19.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.05

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