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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.70, 29.51 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.70, 29.51 and 19.46 is: 29.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.70 : 29.51 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.70/29.51 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.70x = 29.51 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.70x = 574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.26/19.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.15

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