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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.76, 29.84 and 19.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.76, 29.84 and 19.76 is: 29.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.76 : 29.84 = 19.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.76/29.84 = 19.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.76x = 29.84 × 19.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.76x = 589.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.64/19.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.84

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