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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.47, 29.20 and 10.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.47, 29.20 and 10.45 is: 15.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.47 : 29.20 = 10.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.47/29.20 = 10.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.47x = 29.20 × 10.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.47x = 305.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.14/19.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.67

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