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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.83, 29.80 and 12.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.83, 29.80 and 12.23 is: 18.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.83 : 29.80 = 12.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.83/29.80 = 12.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.83x = 29.80 × 12.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.83x = 364.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364.43/19.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.37

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