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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.47, 29.15 and 9.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.47, 29.15 and 9.30 is: 13.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.47 : 29.15 = 9.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.47/29.15 = 9.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.47x = 29.15 × 9.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.47x = 271.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.10/19.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.93

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