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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.30, 29.08 and 15.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.30, 29.08 and 15.99 is: 24.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.30 : 29.08 = 15.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.30/29.08 = 15.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.30x = 29.08 × 15.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.30x = 464.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464.91/19.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.09

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