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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.39, 29.10 and 15.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.39, 29.10 and 15.40 is: 23.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.39 : 29.10 = 15.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.39/29.10 = 15.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.39x = 29.10 × 15.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.39x = 448.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.14/19.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.11

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