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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.91, 29.81 and 10.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.91, 29.81 and 10.88 is: 16.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.91 : 29.81 = 10.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.91/29.81 = 10.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.91x = 29.81 × 10.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.91x = 324.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.32/19.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.29

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