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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.57, 29.35 and 7.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.57, 29.35 and 7.56 is: 11.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.57 : 29.35 = 7.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.57/29.35 = 7.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.57x = 29.35 × 7.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.57x = 221.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.74/19.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.33

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