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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.87, 29.72 and 19.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.87, 29.72 and 19.72 is: 29.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.87 : 29.72 = 19.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.87/29.72 = 19.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.87x = 29.72 × 19.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.87x = 586.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.16/19.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.50

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