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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.43, 29.17 and 12.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.43, 29.17 and 12.21 is: 18.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.43 : 29.17 = 12.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.43/29.17 = 12.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.43x = 29.17 × 12.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.43x = 356.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.18/19.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.33

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