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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.36, 28.96 and 15.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.36, 28.96 and 15.70 is: 23.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.36 : 28.96 = 15.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.36/28.96 = 15.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.36x = 28.96 × 15.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.36x = 454.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454.67/19.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.49

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