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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.52, 29.31 and 13.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.52, 29.31 and 13.85 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.52 : 29.31 = 13.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.52/29.31 = 13.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.52x = 29.31 × 13.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.52x = 406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.10/19.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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