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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.73, 29.35 and 19.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.73, 29.35 and 19.66 is: 29.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.73 : 29.35 = 19.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.73/29.35 = 19.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.73x = 29.35 × 19.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.73x = 577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577.08/19.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.25

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