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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.94, 29.92 and 7.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.94, 29.92 and 7.92 is: 11.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.94 : 29.92 = 7.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.94/29.92 = 7.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.94x = 29.92 × 7.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.94x = 236.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.97/19.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.88

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