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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.64, 29.46 and 12.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.64, 29.46 and 12.93 is: 19.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.64 : 29.46 = 12.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.64/29.46 = 12.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.64x = 29.46 × 12.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.64x = 381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.10/19.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.40

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