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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.87, 29.38 and 19.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.87, 29.38 and 19.87 is: 29.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.87 : 29.38 = 19.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.87/29.38 = 19.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.87x = 29.38 × 19.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.87x = 583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.78/19.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.38

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