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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.38, 29.04 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.38, 29.04 and 15.60 is: 23.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.38 : 29.04 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.38/29.04 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.38x = 29.04 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.38x = 453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453.02/19.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.38

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