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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.53, 29.24 and 10.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.53, 29.24 and 10.52 is: 15.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.53 : 29.24 = 10.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.53/29.24 = 10.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.53x = 29.24 × 10.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.53x = 307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.60/19.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.75

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