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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.86, 29.80 and 8.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.86, 29.80 and 8.45 is: 12.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.86 : 29.80 = 8.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.86/29.80 = 8.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.86x = 29.80 × 8.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.86x = 251.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.95/19.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.69

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