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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.62, 29.39 and 10.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.62, 29.39 and 10.60 is: 15.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.62 : 29.39 = 10.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.62/29.39 = 10.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.62x = 29.39 × 10.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.62x = 311.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.41/19.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.87

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