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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.99, 29.84 and 19.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.99, 29.84 and 19.42 is: 28.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.99 : 29.84 = 19.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.99/29.84 = 19.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.99x = 29.84 × 19.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.99x = 579.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.49/19.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.99

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