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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.49, 29.23 and 7.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.49, 29.23 and 7.45 is: 11.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.49 : 29.23 = 7.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.49/29.23 = 7.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.49x = 29.23 × 7.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.49x = 217.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.67/19.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.17

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