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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.35, 29.01 and 15.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.35, 29.01 and 15.33 is: 22.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.35 : 29.01 = 15.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.35/29.01 = 15.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.35x = 29.01 × 15.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.35x = 444.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444.72/19.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.98

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