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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.70, 29.49 and 13.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.70, 29.49 and 13.58 is: 20.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.70 : 29.49 = 13.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.70/29.49 = 13.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.70x = 29.49 × 13.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.70x = 400.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.55/19.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.34

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