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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.73, 29.60 and 19.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.73, 29.60 and 19.41 is: 29.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.73 : 29.60 = 19.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.73/29.60 = 19.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.73x = 29.60 × 19.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.73x = 574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.54/19.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.12

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