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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.45, 29.19 and 9.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.45, 29.19 and 9.31 is: 13.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.45 : 29.19 = 9.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.45/29.19 = 9.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.45x = 29.19 × 9.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.45x = 271.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.71/19.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.97

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