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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.41, 29.06 and 12.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.41, 29.06 and 12.63 is: 18.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.41 : 29.06 = 12.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.41/29.06 = 12.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.41x = 29.06 × 12.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.41x = 366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.96/19.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.91

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