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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.46, 29.19 and 13.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.46, 29.19 and 13.50 is: 20.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.46 : 29.19 = 13.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.46/29.19 = 13.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.46x = 29.19 × 13.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.46x = 394.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.07/19.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.25

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