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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.83, 29.62 and 19.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.83, 29.62 and 19.69 is: 29.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.83 : 29.62 = 19.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.83/29.62 = 19.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.83x = 29.62 × 19.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.83x = 583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.22/19.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.41

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