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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.78, 29.26 and 19.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.78, 29.26 and 19.78 is: 29.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.78 : 29.26 = 19.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.78/29.26 = 19.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.78x = 29.26 × 19.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.78x = 578.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.76/19.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.26

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