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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.63, 29.37 and 15.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.63, 29.37 and 15.85 is: 23.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.63 : 29.37 = 15.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.63/29.37 = 15.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.63x = 29.37 × 15.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.63x = 465.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465.51/19.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.71

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