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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.90, 29.65 and 19.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.90, 29.65 and 19.49 is: 29.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.90 : 29.65 = 19.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.90/29.65 = 19.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.90x = 29.65 × 19.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.90x = 577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577.90/19.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.04

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