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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.53, 29.31 and 12.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.53, 29.31 and 12.33 is: 18.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.53 : 29.31 = 12.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.53/29.31 = 12.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.53x = 29.31 × 12.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.53x = 361.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.39/19.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.50

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