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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.71, 29.44 and 15.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.71, 29.44 and 15.91 is: 23.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.71 : 29.44 = 15.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.71/29.44 = 15.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.71x = 29.44 × 15.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.71x = 468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.39/19.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.76

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