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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.39, 29.04 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.39, 29.04 and 13.66 is: 20.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.39 : 29.04 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.39/29.04 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.39x = 29.04 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.39x = 396.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.69/19.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.46

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