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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.66, 29.45 and 12.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.66, 29.45 and 12.02 is: 18.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.66 : 29.45 = 12.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.66/29.45 = 12.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.66x = 29.45 × 12.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.66x = 353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.99/19.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.01

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