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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.39, 29.12 and 13.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.39, 29.12 and 13.71 is: 20.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.39 : 29.12 = 13.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.39/29.12 = 13.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.39x = 29.12 × 13.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.39x = 399.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399.24/19.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.59

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