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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.85, 29.60 and 19.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.85, 29.60 and 19.71 is: 29.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.85 : 29.60 = 19.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.85/29.60 = 19.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.85x = 29.60 × 19.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.85x = 583.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.32/19.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.39

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