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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.71, 29.52 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.71, 29.52 and 12.08 is: 18.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.71 : 29.52 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.71/29.52 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.71x = 29.52 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.71x = 356.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.39/19.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.09

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