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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.65, 29.42 and 15.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.65, 29.42 and 15.84 is: 23.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.65 : 29.42 = 15.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.65/29.42 = 15.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.65x = 29.42 × 15.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.65x = 466.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466.01/19.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.72

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