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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.90, 29.84 and 13.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.90, 29.84 and 13.13 is: 19.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.90 : 29.84 = 13.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.90/29.84 = 13.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.90x = 29.84 × 13.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.90x = 391.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.80/19.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.69

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