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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.99, 29.77 and 19.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.99, 29.77 and 19.89 is: 29.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.99 : 29.77 = 19.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.99/29.77 = 19.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.99x = 29.77 × 19.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.99x = 591.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.93/19.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.62

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