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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.92, 29.89 and 8.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.92, 29.89 and 8.52 is: 12.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.92 : 29.89 = 8.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.92/29.89 = 8.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.92x = 29.89 × 8.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.92x = 254.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.51/19.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.78

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