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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.90, 29.67 and 19.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.90, 29.67 and 19.74 is: 29.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.90 : 29.67 = 19.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.90/29.67 = 19.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.90x = 29.67 × 19.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.90x = 585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.69/19.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.43

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