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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.39, 29.09 and 5.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.39, 29.09 and 5.14 is: 7.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.39 : 29.09 = 5.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.39/29.09 = 5.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.39x = 29.09 × 5.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.39x = 149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.50/19.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.71

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