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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.91, 29.86 and 7.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.91, 29.86 and 7.89 is: 11.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.91 : 29.86 = 7.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.91/29.86 = 7.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.91x = 29.86 × 7.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.91x = 235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.60/19.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.84

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