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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.61, 29.36 and 9.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.61, 29.36 and 9.99 is: 14.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.61 : 29.36 = 9.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.61/29.36 = 9.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.61x = 29.36 × 9.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.61x = 293.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.16/19.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.95

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