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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.49, 29.39 and 19.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.49, 29.39 and 19.49 is: 29.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.49 : 29.39 = 19.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.49/29.39 = 19.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.49x = 29.39 × 19.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.49x = 572.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572.57/19.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.39

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