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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.88, 29.78 and 10.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.88, 29.78 and 10.86 is: 16.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.88 : 29.78 = 10.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.88/29.78 = 10.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.88x = 29.78 × 10.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.88x = 323.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.41/19.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.27

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