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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.68, 29.56 and 19.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.68, 29.56 and 19.56 is: 29.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.68 : 29.56 = 19.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.68/29.56 = 19.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.68x = 29.56 × 19.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.68x = 578.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.19/19.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.38

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