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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.60, 29.40 and 15.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.60, 29.40 and 15.10 is: 22.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.60 : 29.40 = 15.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.60/29.40 = 15.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.60x = 29.40 × 15.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.60x = 443.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.94/19.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.65

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