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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.50, 29.26 and 8.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.50, 29.26 and 8.10 is: 12.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.50 : 29.26 = 8.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.50/29.26 = 8.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.50x = 29.26 × 8.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.50x = 237.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.01/19.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.15

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