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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.52, 29.29 and 6.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.52, 29.29 and 6.68 is: 10.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.52 : 29.29 = 6.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.52/29.29 = 6.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.52x = 29.29 × 6.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.52x = 195.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.77/19.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.03

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