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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.49, 29.24 and 6.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.49, 29.24 and 6.65 is: 9.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.49 : 29.24 = 6.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.49/29.24 = 6.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.49x = 29.24 × 6.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.49x = 194.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.51/19.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.98

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