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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.67, 29.66 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.67, 29.66 and 19.37 is: 29.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.67 : 29.66 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.67/29.66 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.67x = 29.66 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.67x = 574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.49/19.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.21

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