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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.83, 29.34 and 19.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.83, 29.34 and 19.77 is: 29.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.83 : 29.34 = 19.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.83/29.34 = 19.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.83x = 29.34 × 19.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.83x = 580.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.05/19.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.25

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