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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.91, 29.63 and 19.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.91, 29.63 and 19.85 is: 29.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.91 : 29.63 = 19.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.91/29.63 = 19.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.91x = 29.63 × 19.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.91x = 588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.12/19.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.53

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