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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.51, 29.40 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.51, 29.40 and 19.37 is: 29.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.51 : 29.40 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.51/29.40 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.51x = 29.40 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.51x = 569.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569.48/19.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.19

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