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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.34, 29.03 and 15.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.34, 29.03 and 15.74 is: 23.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.34 : 29.03 = 15.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.34/29.03 = 15.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.34x = 29.03 × 15.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.34x = 456.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456.93/19.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.62

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