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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.94, 30.07 and 19.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.94, 30.07 and 19.74 is: 29.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.94 : 30.07 = 19.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.94/30.07 = 19.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.94x = 30.07 × 19.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.94x = 593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.46/19.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.77

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