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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.47, 29.24 and 15.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.47, 29.24 and 15.00 is: 22.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.47 : 29.24 = 15.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.47/29.24 = 15.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.47x = 29.24 × 15.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.47x = 438.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.42/19.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.51

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