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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.58, 29.38 and 8.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.58, 29.38 and 8.74 is: 13.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.58 : 29.38 = 8.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.58/29.38 = 8.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.58x = 29.38 × 8.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.58x = 256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.90/19.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.12

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