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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.59, 29.34 and 10.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.59, 29.34 and 10.32 is: 15.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.59 : 29.34 = 10.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.59/29.34 = 10.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.59x = 29.34 × 10.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.59x = 302.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.79/19.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.46

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