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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.66, 29.50 and 15.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.66, 29.50 and 15.36 is: 23.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.66 : 29.50 = 15.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.66/29.50 = 15.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.66x = 29.50 × 15.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.66x = 453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453.12/19.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.05

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