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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.85, 29.54 and 19.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.85, 29.54 and 19.45 is: 28.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.85 : 29.54 = 19.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.85/29.54 = 19.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.85x = 29.54 × 19.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.85x = 574.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.55/19.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.94

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