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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.80, 29.56 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.80, 29.56 and 19.44 is: 29.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.80 : 29.56 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.80/29.56 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.80x = 29.56 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.80x = 574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.65/19.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.02

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