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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.60, 29.39 and 6.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.60, 29.39 and 6.07 is: 9.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.60 : 29.39 = 6.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.60/29.39 = 6.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.60x = 29.39 × 6.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.60x = 178.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.46/19.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.11

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