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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.85, 29.82 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.85, 29.82 and 19.13 is: 28.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.85 : 29.82 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.85/29.82 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.85x = 29.82 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.85x = 570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.56/19.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.74

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