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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.86, 29.74 and 12.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.86, 29.74 and 12.23 is: 18.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.86 : 29.74 = 12.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.86/29.74 = 12.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.86x = 29.74 × 12.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.86x = 363.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363.72/19.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.31

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