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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.99, 29.75 and 19.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.99, 29.75 and 19.78 is: 29.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.99 : 29.75 = 19.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.99/29.75 = 19.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.99x = 29.75 × 19.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.99x = 588.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.46/19.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.44

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