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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.55, 29.43 and 15.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.55, 29.43 and 15.76 is: 23.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.55 : 29.43 = 15.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.55/29.43 = 15.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.55x = 29.43 × 15.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.55x = 463.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.82/19.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.72

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