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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.78, 29.62 and 13.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.78, 29.62 and 13.74 is: 20.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.78 : 29.62 = 13.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.78/29.62 = 13.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.78x = 29.62 × 13.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.78x = 406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.98/19.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.58

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