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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.38, 29.03 and 15.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.38, 29.03 and 15.56 is: 23.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.38 : 29.03 = 15.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.38/29.03 = 15.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.38x = 29.03 × 15.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.38x = 451.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.59/19.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.30

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