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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.41, 29.11 and 5.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.41, 29.11 and 5.88 is: 8.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.41 : 29.11 = 5.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.41/29.11 = 5.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.41x = 29.11 × 5.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.41x = 171.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.17/19.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.82

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