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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.39, 29.06 and 12.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.39, 29.06 and 12.63 is: 18.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.39 : 29.06 = 12.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.39/29.06 = 12.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.39x = 29.06 × 12.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.39x = 366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.96/19.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.93

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