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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.81, 29.53 and 19.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.81, 29.53 and 19.78 is: 29.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.81 : 29.53 = 19.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.81/29.53 = 19.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.81x = 29.53 × 19.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.81x = 584.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584.10/19.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.49

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