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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.40, 29.08 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.40, 29.08 and 13.32 is: 19.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.40 : 29.08 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.40/29.08 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.40x = 29.08 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.40x = 387.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.35/19.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.97

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