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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.71, 29.72 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.71, 29.72 and 19.44 is: 29.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.71 : 29.72 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.71/29.72 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.71x = 29.72 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.71x = 577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577.76/19.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.31

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