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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.53, 29.30 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.53, 29.30 and 6 is: 9

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.53 : 29.30 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.53/29.30 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.53x = 29.30 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.53x = 175.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.77/19.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9

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