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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.81, 29.54 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.81, 29.54 and 19.64 is: 29.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.81 : 29.54 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.81/29.54 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.81x = 29.54 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.81x = 580.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.07/19.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.28

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