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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.88, 29.93 and 13.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.88, 29.93 and 13.91 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.88 : 29.93 = 13.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.88/29.93 = 13.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.88x = 29.93 × 13.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.88x = 416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416.18/19.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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