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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.94, 29.68 and 19.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.94, 29.68 and 19.94 is: 29.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.94 : 29.68 = 19.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.94/29.68 = 19.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.94x = 29.68 × 19.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.94x = 591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.82/19.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.68

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