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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.64, 29.57 and 15.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.64, 29.57 and 15.85 is: 23.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.64 : 29.57 = 15.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.64/29.57 = 15.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.64x = 29.57 × 15.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.64x = 468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.48/19.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.85

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