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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.36, 28.93 and 15.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.36, 28.93 and 15.95 is: 23.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.36 : 28.93 = 15.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.36/28.93 = 15.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.36x = 28.93 × 15.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.36x = 461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.43/19.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.83

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