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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.94, 45.01 and 19.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.94, 45.01 and 19.87 is: 29.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.94 : 45.01 = 19.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.94/45.01 = 19.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.94x = 45.01 × 19.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.94x = 894.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894.28/29.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.86

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