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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.58, 29.32 and 13.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.58, 29.32 and 13.51 is: 20.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.58 : 29.32 = 13.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.58/29.32 = 13.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.58x = 29.32 × 13.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.58x = 396.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.00/19.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.22

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