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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.69, 29.53 and 5.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.69, 29.53 and 5.44 is: 8.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.69 : 29.53 = 5.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.69/29.53 = 5.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.69x = 29.53 × 5.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.69x = 160.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.58/19.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.16

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