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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.50, 29.18 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.50, 29.18 and 10.92 is: 16.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.50 : 29.18 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.50/29.18 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.50x = 29.18 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.50x = 318.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.65/19.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.34

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