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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.91, 29.88 and 8.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.91, 29.88 and 8.50 is: 12.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.91 : 29.88 = 8.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.91/29.88 = 8.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.91x = 29.88 × 8.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.91x = 254.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.02/19.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.76

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