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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.75, 29.52 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.75, 29.52 and 19.34 is: 28.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.75 : 29.52 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.75/29.52 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.75x = 29.52 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.75x = 570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.92/19.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.91

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