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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.71, 29.50 and 19.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.71, 29.50 and 19.55 is: 29.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.71 : 29.50 = 19.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.71/29.50 = 19.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.71x = 29.50 × 19.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.71x = 576.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576.75/19.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.26

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