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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.56, 29.31 and 19.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.56, 29.31 and 19.06 is: 28.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.56 : 29.31 = 19.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.56/29.31 = 19.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.56x = 29.31 × 19.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.56x = 558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.65/19.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.56

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