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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.54, 29.30 and 8.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.54, 29.30 and 8.84 is: 13.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.54 : 29.30 = 8.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.54/29.30 = 8.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.54x = 29.30 × 8.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.54x = 259.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.01/19.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.26

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