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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.84, 29.72 and 13.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.84, 29.72 and 13.42 is: 20.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.84 : 29.72 = 13.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.84/29.72 = 13.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.84x = 29.72 × 13.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.84x = 398.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.63/19.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.10

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