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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.38, 29.10 and 12.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.38, 29.10 and 12.98 is: 19.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.38 : 29.10 = 12.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.38/29.10 = 12.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.38x = 29.10 × 12.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.38x = 377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.72/19.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.49

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