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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.72, 29.74 and 19.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.72, 29.74 and 19.09 is: 28.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.72 : 29.74 = 19.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.72/29.74 = 19.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.72x = 29.74 × 19.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.72x = 567.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567.59/19.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.79

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