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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.32, 29.03 and 15.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.32, 29.03 and 15.99 is: 24.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.32 : 29.03 = 15.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.32/29.03 = 15.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.32x = 29.03 × 15.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.32x = 464.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464.11/19.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.02

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