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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.82, 29.71 and 9.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.82, 29.71 and 9.13 is: 13.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.82 : 29.71 = 9.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.82/29.71 = 9.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.82x = 29.71 × 9.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.82x = 271.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.25/19.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.69

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