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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.55, 29.34 and 9.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.55, 29.34 and 9.42 is: 14.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.55 : 29.34 = 9.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.55/29.34 = 9.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.55x = 29.34 × 9.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.55x = 276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.38/19.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.14

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