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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.61, 29.44 and 10.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.61, 29.44 and 10.60 is: 15.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.61 : 29.44 = 10.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.61/29.44 = 10.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.61x = 29.44 × 10.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.61x = 312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.06/19.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.91

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