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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.91, 29.71 and 19.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.91, 29.71 and 19.43 is: 28.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.91 : 29.71 = 19.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.91/29.71 = 19.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.91x = 29.71 × 19.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.91x = 577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577.27/19.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.99

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