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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.83, 29.93 and 19.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.83, 29.93 and 19.50 is: 29.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.83 : 29.93 = 19.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.83/29.93 = 19.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.83x = 29.93 × 19.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.83x = 583.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.64/19.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.43

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