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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.84, 29.81 and 9.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.84, 29.81 and 9.72 is: 14.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.84 : 29.81 = 9.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.84/29.81 = 9.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.84x = 29.81 × 9.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.84x = 289.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.60/19.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.60

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