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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.60, 29.34 and 15.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.60, 29.34 and 15.33 is: 22.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.60 : 29.34 = 15.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.60/29.34 = 15.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.60x = 29.34 × 15.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.60x = 449.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.81/19.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.95

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