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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.96, 56.98 and 19.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.96, 56.98 and 19.93 is: 29.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.96 : 56.98 = 19.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.96/56.98 = 19.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.96x = 56.98 × 19.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.96x = 1,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135.61/37.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.92

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