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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.78, 29.43 and 19.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.78, 29.43 and 19.71 is: 29.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.78 : 29.43 = 19.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.78/29.43 = 19.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.78x = 29.43 × 19.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.78x = 580.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.07/19.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.33

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