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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.49, 29.19 and 15.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.49, 29.19 and 15.20 is: 22.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.49 : 29.19 = 15.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.49/29.19 = 15.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.49x = 29.19 × 15.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.49x = 443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.69/19.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.76

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