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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.74, 29.62 and 6.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.74, 29.62 and 6.90 is: 10.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.74 : 29.62 = 6.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.74/29.62 = 6.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.74x = 29.62 × 6.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.74x = 204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.50/19.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.36

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