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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.89, 29.66 and 19.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.89, 29.66 and 19.69 is: 29.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.89 : 29.66 = 19.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.89/29.66 = 19.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.89x = 29.66 × 19.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.89x = 583.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.83/19.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.35

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