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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.70, 29.58 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.70, 29.58 and 19.16 is: 28.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.70 : 29.58 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.70/29.58 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.70x = 29.58 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.70x = 566.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.75/19.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.77

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