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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.57, 29.36 and 9.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.57, 29.36 and 9.29 is: 13.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.57 : 29.36 = 9.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.57/29.36 = 9.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.57x = 29.36 × 9.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.57x = 272.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.63/19.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.93

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