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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.68, 29.55 and 9.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.68, 29.55 and 9.57 is: 14.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.68 : 29.55 = 9.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.68/29.55 = 9.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.68x = 29.55 × 9.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.68x = 282.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.79/19.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.37

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