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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.55, 29.30 and 10.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.55, 29.30 and 10.52 is: 15.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.55 : 29.30 = 10.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.55/29.30 = 10.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.55x = 29.30 × 10.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.55x = 308.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.04/19.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.76

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