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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.45, 29.19 and 10.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.45, 29.19 and 10.90 is: 16.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.45 : 29.19 = 10.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.45/29.19 = 10.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.45x = 29.19 × 10.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.45x = 317.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.97/19.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.35

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