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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.66, 29.47 and 6.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.66, 29.47 and 6.13 is: 9.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.66 : 29.47 = 6.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.66/29.47 = 6.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.66x = 29.47 × 6.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.66x = 180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.54/19.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.19

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