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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.76, 29.50 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.76, 29.50 and 19.44 is: 29.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.76 : 29.50 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.76/29.50 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.76x = 29.50 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.76x = 573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.48/19.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.02

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