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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.72, 29.56 and 19.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.72, 29.56 and 19.68 is: 29.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.72 : 29.56 = 19.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.72/29.56 = 19.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.72x = 29.56 × 19.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.72x = 581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.74/19.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.50

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