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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.74, 29.43 and 19.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.74, 29.43 and 19.50 is: 29.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.74 : 29.43 = 19.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.74/29.43 = 19.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.74x = 29.43 × 19.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.74x = 573.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.89/19.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.07

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