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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.94, 30.08 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.94, 30.08 and 19.46 is: 29.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.94 : 30.08 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.94/30.08 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.94x = 30.08 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.94x = 585.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.11/19.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.35

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