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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.89, 29.83 and 6.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.89, 29.83 and 6.36 is: 9.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.89 : 29.83 = 6.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.89/29.83 = 6.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.89x = 29.83 × 6.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.89x = 189.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.57/19.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.53

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