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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.74, 29.60 and 12.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.74, 29.60 and 12.53 is: 18.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.74 : 29.60 = 12.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.74/29.60 = 12.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.74x = 29.60 × 12.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.74x = 370.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.89/19.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.79

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