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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.42, 29.11 and 8.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.42, 29.11 and 8.58 is: 12.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.42 : 29.11 = 8.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.42/29.11 = 8.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.42x = 29.11 × 8.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.42x = 249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.72/19.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.86

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