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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.99, 30 and 19.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.99, 30 and 19.81 is: 29.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.99 : 30 = 19.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.99/30 = 19.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.99x = 30 × 19.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.99x = 594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594.30/19.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.73

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