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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.40, 28.98 and 15.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.40, 28.98 and 15.98 is: 23.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.40 : 28.98 = 15.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.40/28.98 = 15.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.40x = 28.98 × 15.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.40x = 463.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.10/19.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.87

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